Israeli attacks on Iran fuel sites aim ‘to break resilience of people’

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Mohammad MansourMarch 9, 2026 at 03:34 PM

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Israeli strikes on fuel depots and petroleum sites in Tehran on Sunday, March 9, 2026, have resulted in significant environmental damage and casualties. The attacks, which began on February 28th, have killed at least 1,255 people and targeted civilian structures, according to Iranian officials. The strikes targeted major storage facilities and a distribution center, including the Tehran refinery, leading to widespread oil spills and toxic smoke. Iranian officials and environmental experts are calling the attacks "ecocide" and collective punishment, while Israel and the U.S. claim they are targeting military and government sites. The Iranian Red Crescent Society warns of severe health risks from the toxic smoke and acid rain.

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Aghdasieh 40% Karaj 40% Tehran refinery 40% Shahran ×250% Iranian Red Crescent Society 50% Iran's Department of Environment ×260% Shina Ansari ×260% United States 70% Tehran ×380% Israel ×290% Iran ×390%

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israeli attacks 90% fuel sites 80% iran 80% environmental impact 70% ecocide 60% toxic clouds 60% state infrastructure 50% air pollution 50% collective punishment 50% tehran 40%