As a result of strikes by the American and Israeli armed forces, irreversible damage has been caused to about 8,500 hectares of land in Iran's protected natural areas, according to the Islamic Republic's environmental protection organization, the Iranian state-run IRNA news agency reports.

A special task force has been set up within the framework of this organization, and it is analyzing the environmental damage caused by the aforementioned attacks. According to preliminary data, this damage could be estimated at least $130 million.