Tehran in flames after Israel bombs oil depots

2026-03-08 - 11:16

A huge inferno billowed over Tehran after Israel struck multiple oil depots in an overnight bombardment. Footage from the Iranian capital showed intense fires with plumes of black smoke rising above the city. Rainfall left black streaks of oil and dust on buildings, while storm drains ran with streams of burning oil through the streets. The strikes appear to be the first aimed at Iran’s energy infrastructure since the war began last week, marking a significant turning point in the war and raising further questions about oil prices. Meanwhile, Iran struck desalination plants across the Gulf for the first time in Bahrain. Such infrastructure is critical for drinking water supplies. Iran’s oil ministry confirmed that multiple oil depots in Tehran and Alborz had been hit as part of Israel’s plans to disrupt energy supplies. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it had struck “several fuel storage complexes” in the capital, describing it as a “significant strike” against the regime.