TEHRAN, Iran — A massive fire erupted at the Shahran Oil Depot in Tehran after reported airstrikes carried out by the Israel Defense Forces in coordination with the United States Armed Forces, as the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran intensified.
Witnesses reported large explosions followed by towering flames and thick black smoke rising over the northwestern part of Tehran late Saturday night of March 07, 2026. The blaze quickly spread across fuel storage tanks at the facility, one of the capital’s largest fuel depots supplying gasoline and diesel to the metropolitan area.
The Shahran depot is a key energy hub containing multiple large storage tanks that hold several days’ worth of fuel reserves for the city. Analysts say targeting such infrastructure could disrupt fuel distribution and strain logistics across Tehran.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene as firefighters battled the intense blaze throughout the night. Authorities attempted to contain the flames and prevent them from spreading to nearby residential areas and additional storage tanks. Initial reports indicated heavy structural damage to parts of the facility.
The strike comes amid a wider wave of coordinated attacks on Iranian military and energy infrastructure under an operation reportedly involving Israeli and U.S. forces. The campaign began in late February with air and missile strikes targeting sites in Tehran and other Iranian cities.
Regional tensions have escalated sharply since the start of the offensive, with both sides exchanging missile and drone attacks. The ongoing confrontation has affected several countries across the Middle East and raised fears of a broader regional war.
The destruction of energy infrastructure has triggered alarm in global markets and diplomatic circles, as oil depots, refineries, and transport networks become targets in the expanding conflict. Analysts warn that attacks on fuel facilities could disrupt supply chains and contribute to volatility in global oil prices.
Iranian authorities have not yet released a full assessment of casualties or the extent of the damage. However, officials vowed retaliation and warned that attacks on the country’s strategic infrastructure would not go unanswered.
As firefighters continue efforts to control the blaze at the Shahran depot, the strike underscores the growing intensity of the confrontation between Iran, Israel, and their allies — a conflict that now threatens to widen beyond national borders.