Flames engulf Iran after devastating US and Israeli strikes against regime’s oil depots as Trump warns ‘there won’t be anyone left to say surrender’
Flames Engulf Iran Amid US and Israeli Strikes on Oil Depots
The skies above Tehran were bathed in blood-red hues and thickened by smoke after US and Israeli forces targeted key oil and fuel facilities in the Iranian capital. The attacks, carried out overnight, left massive fireballs visible across the city’s skyline, creating a scene of chaos and destruction. Residents reported a persistent acrid odor in the air, underscoring the intensity of the blaze.
Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes
Iran responded swiftly, launching drones and missiles at neighboring countries including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. One fatality was recorded in Dubai due to shrapnel from an aerial interception, with two skyscrapers sustaining damage. The country’s Deputy Defence Minister emphasized that its stockpiles of munitions remain fully operational, vowing to persist in countering threats.
“At some point, I don’t think there will be anybody left maybe to say ‘We surrender.’”
US President Donald Trump echoed this sentiment during a press briefing on Air Force One, warning that the conflict could escalate to a point where no leadership or military force would remain to negotiate. He also addressed British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, suggesting the war had already been won and Britain’s involvement was no longer essential.
Israeli Pledge to Continue Hostilities
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed its strikes on Tehran’s fuel storage complexes, part of a broader effort to dismantle the Iranian regime. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would pursue its campaign “with all our force,” highlighting a systematic plan to eradicate the regime. He claimed the country now dominates the skies over Tehran, citing recent operations as evidence of strategic control.
“Together, we will roar like a lion. And with God’s help – together, we will ensure the eternity of Israel.”
Netanyahu framed the strikes as a movement toward liberation, declaring the “moment of truth” for Iran’s citizens. He argued that Israel’s actions have reshaped the Middle East’s power dynamics, positioning the nation as a force for regional transformation.
Targeting Military Infrastructure
The IDF explained its focus on Tehran’s oil depots, stating that Iranian forces frequently utilize these sites to support military operations. Strikes over the past week, according to the military, have crippled key production industries, including facilities in Parchin and Shahrud responsible for missile research and manufacturing.
In a statement posted to X, the IDF noted that hundreds of fighter jets had been deployed to disrupt Iran’s capabilities. The attacks, they claimed, are part of a coordinated strategy to weaken the regime’s strategic assets. Meanwhile, the National Iranian Oil Company confirmed the destruction of depots in Tehran and the Alborz province, attributing the assault to “an attack from the US and the Zionist regime.”
Despite the devastation, Iran remains defiant, pledging to confront challenges in the long term. The conflict, now in its second week, continues to test the resolve of all involved parties.
