Guarding nature, losing family: American airstrike leaves Iranian park ranger alone amid the ruins
TEHRAN – For years, veteran environmental ranger Javad Hassanzadeh dedicated his life to protecting the wildlife and fragile ecosystems of southern Iran. In the early hours of Tuesday, while standing watch over one of the country's protected natural areas, he was spared by fate. His family was not.
7/14/2026 10:34:03 AM