An Iranian vice president has said the government is documenting and recording environmental damage caused by armed conflicts on Iranian territory, describing the move as preparation for legal proceedings at the international level.
The vice president stressed that collecting evidence of environmental losses is necessary to protect the rights of the state and its people, and to provide a basis for future compensation claims or lawsuits. However, full details on the scope of the damage, the timeframe and the parties involved have not been disclosed.
Iranian officials have not given specific figures on the extent of the damage, nor have they identified which international legal mechanism would be used. The documentation effort comes as Iran has repeatedly accused attacks by its adversaries of harming the environment, including air, soil and water pollution.
There has been no official response so far from international organizations or other relevant parties to the statement. Legal experts note that proving wartime environmental damage is often difficult, given the requirements for scientific evidence and a clear causal link.
