The deputy head of Iran's environmental protection organization claimed that the recent strikes directly damaged important habitats, including the Persian leopard's habitat and marine ecosystems. An analysis by The Zioneer characterizes the claim as manipulative, noting that the Persian leopard was already critically endangered due to years of poaching, habitat destruction, and neglect.
The Zioneer reported Friday that the deputy head of Iran's Environmental Protection Organization claimed that the recent US strikes directly damaged significant habitats, including the Persian leopard's habitat in southern Iran and marine ecosystems in the Gulf. The official did not provide specific evidence.
In an analysis published alongside the report, The Zioneer argued that presenting the Persian leopard as a symbol of war damage is manipulative, as the species has been critically endangered for years due to poaching, habitat loss, road accidents, and environmental neglect. The analysis accused the Iranian regime of exploiting chronic environmental problems to deflect blame for its own failures.
The claim comes amid an ongoing US military campaign against Iranian infrastructure, which The Zioneer has covered extensively. As previously reported, US strikes have targeted sites across southern Iran, including naval bases, air defenses, and missile batteries, in response to Iranian aggression. The regime has sought to frame the war as causing widespread environmental destruction, though independent verification remains limited.
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