Sun Dec 08 17:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Tehran Air Pollution Reaches Emergency Levels, Health Ministry Warns
**Tehran, Iran** – A senior official from Iran’s Ministry of Health has declared a state of emergency in Tehran due to critically high levels of air pollution. The alarming assessment follows a period of significantly deteriorated air quality in the capital city. Further details and analysis are expected following an interview with water and environmental analyst, Nik Ahang Koustar.