Israeli Airstrikes Target Fuel Depots and Defense Ministry in Tehran
Israeli military aircraft targeted critical infrastructure in Iran, striking two fuel depots in the Shahran district of Tehran and the Iranian Defense Ministry headquarters. The strikes caused significant fires at the oil facilities, as confirmed by local reports and journalists on the ground. This operation marks a major expansion of Israeli targets within Iran, moving from air defense systems to vital economic and command-and-control infrastructure in the capital.
Date: August 16, 2026
Location: Tehran, Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Source: Naharnet