Tehran, March 8: Israel claimed on Sunday that it targeted Iranian oil facilities. The strikes caused thick black smoke to engulf the skies over Tehran and surrounding areas, with flames visible from afar. Following the attacks, warnings of toxic rain have been continuously issued. In response, Iran’s Foreign Ministry strongly condemned these actions, labeling them as crimes against humanity.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, stated that the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure mark a “dangerous new phase” in the conflict and constitute a war crime.
He wrote on the social media platform X, “By targeting fuel depots, the attackers are releasing dangerous and toxic substances into the air, poisoning the public, destroying the environment, and putting countless lives at risk.”
Baghaei further emphasized that the environmental and humanitarian consequences of these attacks will not be confined to Iran’s borders. He described the assaults as acts of war, crimes against humanity, and genocide.
According to The Times of Israel, Israeli army spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani defended the attacks, stating that the depots were used to fuel Iran’s military efforts, including the production and storage of propellants for ballistic missiles. He asserted, “They are a legitimate military target.”
Tehran has a population of approximately 10 million. Local media reported that this may be the first instance of a civil industrial site being targeted in warfare. However, Iran’s Red Crescent Society noted that U.S. and Israeli attacks have damaged around 10,000 civilian structures across the country.
They warned that explosions at oil plants could lead to toxic rain, which may cause chemical burns on the skin and harm the lungs.
Guidelines were issued in a Telegram post, warning locals about the dangers posed by fires at oil sites and advising them to stay indoors to avoid toxic pollutants.
The post cautioned that due to concerns over acid rain, residents should refrain from going outside after rainfall. It also recommended gargling with saline water if anyone inhaled particles from the black smoke.
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