As the US-Israel campaign against Iran enters its ninth day, Israeli warplanes conducted precision strikes on multiple oil storage facilities and refineries around Tehran and Alborz province. Huge blazes erupted at the Shahran oil depot, Aghdasieh warehouse, Tehran refinery, and Karaj fuel center, sending massive plumes of thick black smoke billowing over the capital and forcing residents to wear masks amid toxic fumes. Israeli officials confirmed the targets were dual-use sites supplying fuel directly to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ missile and drone operations.

Iranian state media immediately condemned the attacks as “economic terrorism,” reporting at least eight deaths and dozens injured while emergency crews battled the raging fires. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed that Iran would not be broken and promised a crushing response.

Global oil markets reacted instantly, with Brent crude surging almost 8% as traders feared prolonged disruption to one of the world’s major producers. The White House expressed full support for Israel’s right to defend itself but called on all parties to avoid further escalation that could drag in more nations.

Military experts describe this as a major strategic shift — moving from hitting missile launchers to crippling Iran’s long-term energy infrastructure and war-sustaining capacity. The conflict shows no signs of slowing, with both sides bracing for intensified exchanges in the coming hours.