Environmental
President orders halt to Miankaleh petrochemical project
Iranian president orders suspension of a petrochemical project in the ecologically sensitive Miankaleh area due to environmental concerns.
President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the halt of the Miankaleh petrochemical project in northern Iran amid growing environmental worries. The administration spokesperson stated that the decision was made following direct instructions from the president to the Mazandaran governor and in response to concerns raised by environmental activists and the public. The project is located in the ecologically sensitive Miankaleh region, which is known for its rich biodiversity and coastal ecosystems. Halting the project is intended to prevent potential pollution and habitat degradation in this important natural area.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Miankaleh, Mazandaran Province, Iran
- Date added
- 2026-04-01 03:40 UTC
- Added by
- dinaasiaapdrmis
- Last updated
- 2026-04-01 03:40 UTC
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