Pezeshkian Warns COP17 That War Damages Iranian Ecosystems

President Masoud Pezeshkian warned at the COP17 Leaders’ Summit in Yerevan that the US-Israeli war against Iran is causing serious damage to the country's ecosystems. He stated that military aggression threatens biodiversity, natural resources, and future generations by destroying forests, wetlands, and water resources while releasing hazardous chemicals into the environment.

Pezeshkian called for the international community to implement urgent security measures and mechanisms to protect biodiversity. Other regional leaders also addressed the summit to highlight environmental crises. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev warned that desertification and water scarcity threaten global stability and urged that environmental commitments be translated into practical results.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov advocated for strengthened international cooperation and expressed support for an initiative by the Government of Armenia to establish the Yerevan Platform on Mountain and Freshwater Ecosystems. Armenia currently holds the presidency of COP17, which runs from October 19 to 30.