Sadegh Ziaeian, head of the National Forecast Center of Iran’s Meteorological Organization, announced the intensification of air pollution in major cities from Sunday, December 22, to the end of the week.
According to media reports, Ziaeian stated that from Sunday to the end of the week, the country will experience no significant weather events, with “stable atmospheric conditions prevailing.” This stability essentially means pollutant accumulation, making pollution a persistent issue across Iran throughout the week.
In recent days, air pollution in several Iranian cities has caused delays or closures of schools and government offices.
Air pollution in various cities reached levels where residents shared images of dense smog, coupled with power outages and blackouts in homes and on roads, expressing confusion and frustration.
The right to clean air is considered a fundamental civil right, which is systematically violated in Iran, especially in metropolises. Despite warnings from environmental experts and medical professionals, it remains a low priority for the authorities of Iran’s regime.
Meanwhile, regime President Masoud Pezeshkian, referring to the pollution problem and the use of “substandard fuel,” shifted the responsibility to the public, asking citizens to lower their home heating by “two degrees.”
One of the most significant causes of air pollution in Iran is vehicles that fail to meet modern standards, accounting for 70 to 80 percent of air pollution, according to statistics.
