Israel has launched air strikes on oil facilities in Iran for the first time since the conflict between the two countries began, as the war entered its ninth day.
Reports say Israeli warplanes targeted oil storage depots and fuel distribution sites, including facilities near Tehran, in a move seen as an attempt to disrupt Iran’s energy supply and military logistics.
According to Iranian media, the strikes triggered large fires and thick smoke at the targeted sites. Emergency crews and firefighters were deployed to control the blaze and prevent the flames from spreading to nearby facilities.
Iranian reports also said at least four fuel tanker drivers were killed in the attacks, though the full extent of casualties and damage has not yet been confirmed.
Israeli officials said the strikes were aimed at infrastructure believed to support Iran’s military and security forces, as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate across the Middle East.