The US and Israel bombed five oil depots in Iran over the weekend. The burning fuel engulfed Tehran in thick, dark smoke, burning the skin, eyes and throats of the millions of people in the city. Authorities are warning residents to wear masks and stay inside. The World’s Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Kaveh Madani, former Iranian environment minister, about the impact of this pollution.
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