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Watch: Huge flames in Tehran after air strikes on oil depots
Summary
Witnesses in Tehran captured the aftermath of oil depots being hit by airstrikes as flames and smoke engulfed the surrounding cityscape.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck "several fuel storage complexes" in Iran's capital, which the country's National Iranian Oil Company later confirmed.
"It was as if the night had turned into day," one resident told the BBC.
The UK Government advised British nationals to "shelter in place and register your presence" with all flights from Dubai suspended until further notice.
Strikes on Iran's capital, Tehran, continue after the initial combat operations were jointly launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.
Explosions and rising smoke can be seen in Beirut after Israel began striking what it says are Hezbollah targets in the country.
Iranian Americans in Los Angeles dance in the streets on day two of the conflict.
At least nine people have been killed and 27 injured in a missile strike on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, emergency services say.
After Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday morning during a US-Israel attack, there were celebrations in several cities.
Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.
People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.
The Qataris, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan say they have been intercepting missiles fired from Iran at US military bases on their territory.
The BBC's John Donnison was reporting live from Jerusalem when emergency alerts sounded from his phone.
British woman detained by Iran says it was hard to remain positive in prison, hours before she and her husband were sentenced to 10 years for espionage.
Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.
Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.
More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.
Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.
John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.
He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.
Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.
BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran.
Copyright 2026 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it struck "several fuel storage complexes" in Iran's capital, which the country's National Iranian Oil Company later confirmed.
"It was as if the night had turned into day," one resident told the BBC.
The UK Government advised British nationals to "shelter in place and register your presence" with all flights from Dubai suspended until further notice.
Strikes on Iran's capital, Tehran, continue after the initial combat operations were jointly launched by the US and Israel on 28 February.
Explosions and rising smoke can be seen in Beirut after Israel began striking what it says are Hezbollah targets in the country.
Iranian Americans in Los Angeles dance in the streets on day two of the conflict.
At least nine people have been killed and 27 injured in a missile strike on the Israeli city of Beit Shemesh, emergency services say.
After Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in his office on Saturday morning during a US-Israel attack, there were celebrations in several cities.
Iran launched retaliatory attacks in the Middle East after US-Israel strikes across the country.
People in the UK, Spain and the United States celebrated on Saturday following news of the strikes.
The Qataris, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan say they have been intercepting missiles fired from Iran at US military bases on their territory.
The BBC's John Donnison was reporting live from Jerusalem when emergency alerts sounded from his phone.
British woman detained by Iran says it was hard to remain positive in prison, hours before she and her husband were sentenced to 10 years for espionage.
Lyse Doucet is in Iran for the first time since the crackdown on nationwide anti-government protests.
Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where she says the pain is still raw after unprecedented force was used to put down the protests there.
More aid has been allowed into Gaza since the ceasefire began three months ago, but the UN says it is nowhere near enough.
Kurdish-run prisons hold about 8,000 suspected IS fighters and around 34,000 of their family members in camps.
John Sudworth says the sounds of heavy machinery can be heard echoing around the neighbourhood.
BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega reports from the Iranian-Armenian border as internet shutdown continues following deadly protests.
He has been a prominent voice calling for protests against Iran's authoritarian regime to continue.
Relatives of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, who was detained last week, have told BBC Persian he is due to be executed on Wednesday.
BBC Verify has been examining disturbing footage from a mortuary in Tehran, showing scores of bodies. These images could hold clues about what’s happening inside Iran.
Copyright 2026 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.
AI Description
The article reports on the environmental and safety impact of airstrikes on oil depots in Tehran, resulting in significant fires and smoke. Social media footage captures the dramatic scene, highlighting the immediate effects on the city's atmosphere.