Israel hits Iran oil facility, as PM Netanyahu warns of ‘many surprises’

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Associated PressMarch 7, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Israel hits Iran oil facility, as PM Netanyahu warns of ‘many surprises’
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Dark haze over Tehran as US-Israeli forces bomb oil storage facilities

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An Israeli strike hit an Iranian oil storage facility in Tehran on Saturday, marking the first time a civilian industrial site has been targeted in the week-old conflict. Iranian state media confirmed the attack, attributing it to the US and Israel, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised "many surprises" in the next phase of the war. The strikes occurred as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologized for attacks on neighboring countries. The incident highlights a potential rift within Iran's leadership between those seeking de-escalation and hardliners committed to battling the US and Israel, potentially complicating diplomatic efforts. Conflicting statements have emerged from members of the leadership council overseeing Iran since the Supreme Leader's death.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised for attacks on “neighbouring countries”.

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State media blamed “an attack from the US and the Zionist regime”.

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Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the conflict.

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Iranian state media confirmed the strike.

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Israel hit an oil storage facility in Tehran.

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iran war 100% israel 90% oil facility 80% strikes 70% tehran 60% benjamin netanyahu 60% military conflict 50% diplomatic efforts 50% us 40%

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