"Israeli jets targeted three Iranian oil depots, the Iranian semi-official Fars news agency said on Saturday. Israel's Energy Minister Eli Cohen confirmed the attacks, claiming the facilities are used by Iran's military. He also warned that oil refineries and power stations could be targeted in the coming days, in an interview with Israel's 103fm radio."
"The attacks on essential infrastructure mark an escalation in the war as the Islamic Republic continues strikes on Gulf Arab countries - including a desalination plant in Bahrain - and rejects calls from US President Donald Trump for an unconditional surrender."
"A CNN reporter in Tehran reported it was 'raining oil' on Sunday morning and later posted a video from the Shahran oil depot in northwestern Tehran showing thick plumes of smoke."
Israeli military jets attacked three major Iranian oil storage facilities in Tehran, igniting large fires visible across the city's western, south, and northern areas. Israeli Energy Minister Eli Cohen confirmed the strikes, stating the facilities serve Iran's military, and warned that refineries and power stations could be targeted next. The attacks represent an escalation in ongoing hostilities as Iran continues striking Gulf Arab infrastructure and rejects unconditional surrender calls from the US. Tehran residents experienced acid rain and oil falling from the sky amid internet blackouts. Iran's state media announced a new supreme leader would be chosen following Ayatollah Khamenei's death in previous Israeli strikes on February 28.
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