A photo captures black spots on clothespins that reveal the environmental toll of conflict in Tehran
By Vahid Salemi
Published on March 13, 2026.
A photo by Associated Press photographer Vahid Salemi reveals the environmental toll of conflict in Tehran, Iran. The photo was taken during the 12-day war in 2025 and was captured using a 16-35mm lens with a f/5.6 and an exposure time of 1/1600. The photographer has previously documented the effects of war on civilian life and has written about its environmental impact.
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