Israel Strikes Tehran Airport and Oil Facilities

Israel has carried out a series of heavy airstrikes on Tehran, targeting both the city’s airport and oil infrastructure.

The Israeli military said the attacks were aimed at stopping Iran from transporting weapons to militant groups across the Middle East.

On Saturday, the military reported that it struck Mehrabad Airport in Tehran. According to Israel, the airport was being used to move arms and cash to groups such as Hezbollah in Lebanon. Local footage showed thick smoke and flames rising over the city skyline after the strikes.

Israel claimed that 16 aircraft used for transporting weapons were destroyed in the operation. The military also said several Iranian fighter jets were hit. However, Iran’s state media did not immediately acknowledge the attack, and there was no official response from Tehran at the time.

The strikes were part of what Israel described as a broad wave of overnight attacks against Iranian targets. The military said the goal was to weaken Iran’s ability to supply weapons to its allies and proxies in the region.

On Sunday, the Israeli military expanded its operations, hitting Iranian oil depots and refining facilities in Tehran. This marked the first time that such infrastructure had been targeted in the ongoing conflict. The attacks sparked massive fires, sending black smoke across the capital and darkening the sky.

Observers say the strikes represent a significant escalation. By targeting oil facilities, Israel is not only striking at Iran’s military supply routes but also at its economic lifeline. Oil exports remain a major source of revenue for Iran, and damage to refining capacity could have wider economic consequences.

The Israeli military has long accused Iran of using civilian infrastructure, including airports, to move weapons to militant groups. Iran, for its part, has denied such claims and insists that its support for groups like Hezbollah is political and moral rather than military.

The latest strikes come amid rising tensions in the region. Israel has stepped up its military operations against Iranian targets in recent months, while Iran has continued to back groups opposed to Israel’s presence and policies. Analysts warn that the situation could spiral further if Iran chooses to retaliate directly.

For now, Tehran remains tense. Residents reported hearing loud explosions and seeing flames in several parts of the city. Emergency services were deployed to contain the fires, but the scale of destruction is still being assessed.

The strikes underline the fragile state of security in the Middle East, where rival powers continue to clash over influence, resources, and alliances.