American CBS News reported today (March 8): "On Saturday, the Iranian state news agency reported that the latest airstrikes by the United States and Israel targeted a petroleum storage facility in Tehran, which later illuminated the night sky of Tehran with massive flames. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), the warehouse was located in an area near an important refinery, and the refinery's facilities 'were not damaged in the military attack.' Photos showed the horizon over Tehran illuminated by towering flames and thick smoke."
Comment: The attack by the US and Israel on Tehran's petroleum storage facilities dragged the war from military confrontation into an energy siege, marking a significant escalation in the conflict, targeting Iran's energy and war potential. Although the core refining equipment was not damaged, the strike has exceeded previous attack ranges, significantly increasing regional tensions; Iran emphasized that key facilities were undamaged, aiming to stabilize domestic and market confidence. Both sides maintain a tough stance, and there are no signs of easing tensions, with Middle Eastern energy security and regional stability continuing to face pressure.
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