Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has called on Muslim states in the region to stop US and Israeli attacks on Iranian fuel and energy facilities. The spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, warned that if the strikes persist, Tehran would retaliate in kind. Recent attacks on fuel storage facilities in Tehran and Alborz province by the US and Israel have led to temporary disruptions in fuel supply and raised concerns about health and the environment.
Zolfaghari accused the United States and Israel of viciously targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure and public services, resulting in civilian casualties. He emphasized that Muslim states should caution Washington and Jerusalem against such “cowardly and inhumane actions” to prevent further escalation. Zolfaghari also warned that if the attacks continue, similar actions could be taken in the region, potentially impacting oil prices.
Following joint strikes on Tehran and other Iranian cities on February 28, which resulted in casualties including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, his family members, and military commanders, Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on Israel and US bases in the Middle East. In a retaliatory move, Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) targeted a refinery in Israel’s Haifa in response to a US-Israeli strike on its energy infrastructure. The National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Company confirmed that energy infrastructure in Tehran and Alborz provinces was hit by missiles, causing fires that are being contained by firefighting teams.
Tehran experienced heavy attacks on Saturday night, with significant explosions heard across the city, further escalating tensions in the region.
