Shahran oil depot

The Shahran oil depot, located northeast of Tehran, is an Iranian oil infrastructure facility. It has recently become newsworthy due to being targeted in air strikes by US-Israeli forces as part of an ongoing military campaign against Iran. These attacks, which occurred in early March 2026, have resulted in significant damage to the depot, causing large fires and the release of toxic smoke that has engulfed Tehran. Experts warn of major long-term environmental repercussions from the bombing. The attacks on oil facilities, including Shahran, have contributed to a rising death toll, with reports indicating that many casualties are civilians. The bombing of Shahran oil depot highlights the escalating conflict and its devastating consequences for both the environment and the civilian population.