Trending Now - Air Strikes Lead to Severe Pollution and Black Rain in Tehran

WHO:

Israel Defense Forces (IDF)

BBC Verify

Pentagon

WHAT:

Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities.

The IDF reported hitting "fuel depots" near Tehran on March 7th, 2026.

A photograph was included in the IDF's post on X showing damage to the Tehran oil refinery.

The Pentagon did not respond to requests for comment regarding the strikes.

WHERE:

Tehran, Iran

Specific coordinates of the oil facilities were provided to the IDF and the Pentagon.

WHEN:

Air strikes began in February 2026.

The IDF's post regarding the strikes was made on March 7th, 2026.

WHY:

The air strikes are part of US-Israeli attacks on Iran.

HOW:

The IDF conducted air strikes targeting fuel depots and oil facilities.

(UPDATED March 11, 2026 11:12 UTC)

The Israel Defense Forces have reported that their air strikes near Tehran, which began in February, have damaged at least four oil facilities, including fuel depots. A photograph shared by the IDF on social media shows the extent of the damage to one oil refinery, while the Pentagon has not commented on the situation. These strikes are part of ongoing US-Israeli operations targeting Iran's energy infrastructure.