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

"Israeli strikes on fuel depots and petroleum logistic sites in Tehran on Sunday saw apocalyptic images coming out of the Iranian capital, as the spilled oil ignited a river of fire, and thick black smoke blanketed the city of 10 million, leaving streets and vehicles covered with soot."

"What Israeli and US military planners frame as a calculated degradation of state infrastructure is being described by local officials and environmental experts as an act of total warfare, and collective punishment."

"The Iranian Red Crescent Society warned that the smoke contains high concentrations of toxic hydrocarbons, sulphur, and nitrogen oxides. The organisation noted that any rainfall passing through these plumes becomes highly acidic, posing risks of skin burns and severe lung damage upon contact or inhalation."

Israeli military strikes on Tehran's fuel depots and petroleum logistics sites on Sunday created apocalyptic conditions, with burning oil creating rivers of fire and thick black smoke covering the city of 10 million residents. At least 1,255 people have been killed since February 28. While Israel and the United States claim targeting military and government sites, Iranian officials and residents report attacks on civilian structures including schools, hospitals, and landmarks. Environmental experts and local officials describe the systematic destruction as total warfare and collective punishment. Four major storage facilities and a distribution center were targeted, causing unrefined oil to leak into streets. The Iranian Department of Environment characterized the destruction as ecocide, with toxic smoke containing hydrocarbons, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides creating severe health risks including skin burns and lung damage.

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