Israeli military strikes Iranian oil infrastructure in Tehran
Israeli forces conducted airstrikes on Iranian petroleum facilities in the capital, marking the first direct attack on Iran's national energy infrastructure during the conflict.
March 7, 2026
Israeli military aircraft struck Iranian oil infrastructure in Tehran on Saturday, according to Israeli officials cited by international media outlets.
The Israeli Defense Forces announced they had launched a new wave of attacks against Iranian regime infrastructure in the capital. The strikes targeted petroleum storage facilities at a refinery, according to images distributed by the Iranian Telegram channel Vahid Online.
Israeli officials stated this represented the first time since the beginning of the current conflict that Israel has directly attacked Iran's national energy infrastructure. The strikes produced large fires visible across the city, with images circulating online showing significant flames and smoke from the targeted facilities.
The operation marks an escalation in the scope of Israeli military operations against Iranian targets, extending beyond previous strikes to encompass critical energy infrastructure in the Iranian capital.