Fire at oil storage facility in Tehran following military strikes

On the night of Saturday, March 7, 2026, military strikes occurred at oil storage facilities in the Shahran district of northwestern Tehran. The Israeli military confirmed carrying out the strikes against these fuel infrastructure targets. As a result, five storage tanks caught fire, sending plumes of smoke over the city and reports of fuel leaking into the local sewer system. The Iranian Red Crescent Society issued a public warning advising residents to stay indoors, avoid contact with potential acidic rainfall, and refrain from outdoor activities due to toxic pollutants. While some sources describe the event as the first time an urban industrial facility has been targeted in this conflict, others note that this site was previously struck in June 2025 during the '12-Day War'. Unverified reports from social media suggest that particles described as black soot or gunpowder have been observed falling with rain in the area. Official health guidance recommends remaining indoors and using masks to mitigate inhalation risks from the smoke.