INTERNATIONAL — March 8, 2026

Israel strikes Iranian oil depots in Tehran, Iran confirms facilities targeted

Israel's military struck Iranian fuel depots in Tehran used for military support, as confirmed by Iran's National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company. Iran reported retaliatory missile attacks on Israel and sites in Iraq, Kuwait and the UAE amid an escalating nine-day conflict.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press2 min read

Israel strikes Iranian oil depots in Tehran, Iran confirms facilities targeted
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The Israel Defense Forces announced it carried out strikes on several Iranian fuel storage depots in Tehran on Sunday, stating the facilities were used to support Iranian military operations.

In a statement, the IDF said Iranian forces had repeatedly utilized the depots to supply military storage systems and logistical infrastructure linked to ongoing operations.

Iran’s National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company confirmed that a number of oil storage facilities in Tehran and Alborz Province were targeted in the strikes.

Iranian media reported that Iran launched missile attacks overnight against cities in Israel, including strikes targeting the oil refinery in Haifa.

Iranian outlets also reported attacks on locations described as bases and hotels housing U.S. intelligence personnel in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, as well as sites in Kuwait and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

The conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has entered its ninth day, with both sides intensifying strikes and raising concerns about a wider regional confrontation.

Earlier, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran would stop attacks against neighboring countries, signaling a possible effort to reduce tensions.

However, U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran was facing major setbacks in the conflict, while Iranian officials warned that misinterpretation of Tehran’s stance could further escalate the crisis.

Read the original reporting at Khaama Press

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