WHO chief expresses concern over Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities

The head of the World Health Organization warns that recent Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities pose a risk to public health, particularly affecting children and the elderly. Damage to petroleum facilities in Iran could lead to contamination of food, water, and air, with rain reportedly carrying oil falling in parts of the country. The strikes on energy infrastructure in Tehran and nearby areas have sparked condemnation from human rights groups for potentially harming civilians, including children.

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