Pakistan, March 8 -- Massive blasts rock Tehran as Israeli strikes hit fuel sites Published on: March 8, 2026 12:55 PM

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Powerful explosions lit up the night sky in Tehran after Israeli forces launched airstrikes on several Iranian fuel facilities late Saturday. The attacks triggered massive flames and thick black smoke that rose high above the city, shaking nearby neighborhoods and causing panic among residents. Witnesses reported hearing repeated blasts as the strikes targeted strategic energy infrastructure in and around the capital.

The Israeli military confirmed it had carried out the operation, stating that several fuel-related sites were hit during the late-night assault. The strikes also affec...