# Iran is the third country with the highest increase in greenhouse gas emissions in 2025

A United Nations Environment Programme report states that Iran's greenhouse gas emissions increased by about 19 million tons in 2025, placing Iran third in the world after the U.S. and Turkey.

According to a new report from the United Nations Environment Programme, greenhouse gas emissions in Iran rose by about 19 million tons in 2025. This increase put Iran third globally after the United States and Turkey, making it the top emitter outside the G20 countries.

Published: 2026-10-24T05:29:26+00:00
Updated: 2026-10-24T08:07:31+00:00
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## Sources
- BBC فارسی: https://www.bbc.com/persian/articles/ckqxn3v9nz7ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss