Dramatic scenes unfolded acrossTehranon Sunday as massive fires and thick plumes of smoke engulfed parts of the Iranian capital following strikes on key fuel facilities, raising fears that the conflict has entered a far more dangerous phase. Residents woke to darkened skies as heavy black smoke rose from burning oil depots hit during overnight attacks. Israeli forces confirmed carrying out strikes on what they described as “fuel storage facilities in Tehran” linked to military infrastructure.
The attacks reportedly targeted multiple locations, including the Aghdasieh oil warehouse in northeastern Tehran, the Shahran oil depot in the western part of the city, and another fuel facility in the nearby city of Karaj. The explosions triggered massive fires that continued burning for hours, sending towering flames and thick smoke across the skyline.
Videos posted by CNN showed huge columns of smoke rising above the city, with residents saying the haze blocked sunlight and left several areas in near darkness by morning. Tehran, a sprawling metropolis of more than 10 million people, was blanketed in smoke, forcing many residents to turn on lights during the daytime.
Footage shared online appeared to show the aftermath of the blaze near one of the damaged depots, with thick smoke drifting from the charred structures. However, some of the clips circulating online could not be independently verified.
The strikes marked the first time oil infrastructure in Iran had been targeted since the current round of hostilities began. According to Tehran governor Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian, fuel distribution in the capital was temporarily disrupted following the attacks.
Reports indicated the fires at the fuel storage sites burned for more than 12 hours, with flames continuing to flare long after the initial explosions.
Several residents also reported unusual rainfall after the strikes, describing it as dark and oily. Authorities warned that the smoke and chemical particles released by the fires could potentially lead to acid rain.
In some neighbourhoods, security personnel were seen directing traffic while wearing protective coats and masks as smoke spread through the city’s streets.
Additional footage shared online appeared to show explosions along pipelines on Shahran Boulevard, where flames erupted from ruptured gasoline lines. Nearby buildings reportedly sustained damage, with windows shattered by the force of the blasts. The authenticity of these videos could not be independently confirmed.
Officials warned residents about the potential health risks from the toxic fumes, urging people to remain indoors. The Iranian Red Crescent Society said large amounts of hazardous substances, including hydrocarbons as well as sulfur and nitrogen oxides — had been released into the atmosphere.
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