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Forbes Fact-Checks Iranian President Raisi's COP31 Speech for Falsehoods

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Forbes has fact-checked the speech given by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi at the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31). The analysis found the speech contained numerous falsehoods and fabrications. The report specifically highlights that Raisi's address omitted the Islamic regime's contribution to Iran's environmental issues, including water depletion and military activities in protected areas. AI

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Forbes Fact-Checks Iranian President Raisi's COP31 Speech for Falsehoods

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Shooka Bidarian, Contributor ·

    Fact Check: Iranian President’s COP31 Speech Was Full Of Falsehoods And Fabrication

    Pezeshkian’s COP31 speech overlooks the Islamic regime’s role in Iran’s environmental crisis, from water depletion to military encroachment on protected habitats.

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