Iran approves oil development in pristine Hoor al-Azim wetland

Iran's Department of Environment approved development of the Sohrab oilfield in the northern, relatively untouched section of the Hoor al-Azim wetland, a protected area. This marks a policy shift allowing energy extraction in a sensitive ecosystem, raising environmental and potential cross-border concerns with Iraq. The approval signals prioritization of oil output over ecological preservation, with implications for regional water and biodiversity.

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