Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:13am on 08 Mar 2026,Sunday International
Israeli strikes overnight targeted oil depots and refineries in Tehran, triggering massive fires and thick plumes of smoke across the city. Residents said the explosions were so intense that the sky lit up “as if night had turned into day.” The flames reportedly spread toward Koohsar Boulevard, where witnesses said nearby homes and shops were also burning. Footage circulating online showed huge fireballs and smoke rising above the refinery complex. The strikes come amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, with both sides targeting strategic infrastructure. The attacks on energy facilities could further disrupt Iran’s fuel supply and intensify the widening regional conflict already affecting several Middle Eastern cities.
