Overnight airstrikes by the United States and Israel struck five oil-related facilities in and around Tehran, killing four people, Iranian officials confirmed on Sunday.
Keramat Veyskarami, CEO of the National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company, said the attacks targeted four oil depots and a petroleum products transport centre in Tehran and neighbouring Alborz province.
Among the dead were two oil tanker drivers, while several facilities suffered damage. Emergency teams were reportedly able to contain the resulting fires.
Smoke from the strikes hung over the city, creating a dark haze and filling the air with the smell of burning, according to residents. Veyskarami reassured the public that Iran maintains sufficient gasoline reserves despite the damage.
The attacks come amid the ongoing Middle East conflict that began on February 28, when US and Israeli strikes reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran has since retaliated with missile and drone attacks targeting US and Israeli interests, escalating tensions across the region. The conflict has disrupted energy and transport networks and raised concerns over wider geopolitical instability.
What you should know
US and Israeli airstrikes in Tehran and Alborz targeted key oil infrastructure, killing four personnel and causing widespread fires.
The strikes are part of the ongoing conflict triggered by the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, with Iran responding through drone and missile attacks.
Despite the damage, officials have assured that Iran’s fuel reserves remain adequate, though the incident highlights the rising threat to energy networks and regional stability.
