Israel strikes Tehran oil depots, massive fire turns skyline orange
What's the story
Israel has launched airstrikes on several oil depots in Tehran and other parts of Iran, marking the first attack on the Islamic Republic's oil facilities. The Israeli military confirmed it targeted fuel storage sites and energy complexes used by Iran's armed forces. The attacks were described as a "significant strike" aimed at dismantling military infrastructure.
Aftermath
Explosions rock Tehran
Explosions were heard across Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj after the strikes. The blasts were strong enough to rattle homes several miles away. Smoke from the explosions spread across the area, with videos on social media showing massive fireballs lighting up the skyline. One of Tehran's main oil refineries is located near the Shahr Rey district, which was targeted in these attacks.
Twitter Post
Visuals of Tehran's largest oil depot aflame
Tehran's largest oil depot up in flames 👇
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) March 7, 2026
A reminder that China imports 15% of its oil from Iran. No longer.pic.twitter.com/bGdxWSECNk
Escalating tensions
Civilian deaths in conflict
The attacks come after a series of US and Israeli strikes that have killed at least 1,332 Iranian civilians and injured thousands, according to Iran's United Nations ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani. The conflict has also claimed lives on the other side: Iranian strikes have killed 10 people in Israel, while at least six United States service members were killed. Their remains were flown back to Delaware on Saturday.
Retaliatory measures
Retaliatory attacks and warnings
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps has launched a new wave of attacks on Israel in retaliation for the airstrikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that the bombing campaign would continue, saying "the moment of truth is drawing near" for Iranians to overthrow their government. He emphasized Israel's intention to destabilize the regime and enable change in Iran.
Market impact
Impact on global markets and military sites targeted
The ongoing conflict has sent shockwaves through global markets, with oil prices hitting multi-year highs as the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. Gulf countries continue to report missile and drone attacks as the regional war enters its second week. In addition to fuel depots, Israel also struck Iran's two "most central" ballistic missile sites, expanding the scope of its strikes into military infrastructure.