Airstrikes have targeted the Tondgouyan oil refinery near Tehran, one of Iran’s largest energy facilities located south of the capital, dealing a severe blow to the country’s infrastructure. The facility, which supplies about 15% of Iran’s energy needs, was hit in a coordinated attack late last night, according to multiple eyewitness accounts and video evidence.
Reports indicate that U.S. and Israeli forces were behind the operation, with footage circulating online showing significant damage to the Tondgouyan refinery. The strike forms part of a broader military campaign against Iranian assets, following a period of escalating tensions in the region. Israel recently conducted a massive overnight operation involving over 80 jets and the deployment of 230 bombs on various military targets across Iran, aiming to cripple Tehran’s capacity for retaliation.
Amid the strikes, U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has effectively surrendered to its Middle East neighbors, asserting that the nation has apologized and pledged not to attack regional states. This narrative of capitulation would mark a dramatic shift in Tehran’s long-standing posture of defiance, where it has historically projected power through proxy forces and direct engagements.
Adding to the complexity, Iranian state television has declared that the country is prepared to sustain conflict for at least six months, signaling a resolve to endure despite the mounting military and economic pressures.
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