Spokesman for the Iranian Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters: Our air force strikes came in response to the targeting of our oil depots

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the unified combatant command of the Iranian Armed Forces, stated that its recent air force strikes targeting regional oil facilities were a direct response to U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure. The strikes, which hit oil depots in Tehran and Karaj on Saturday, caused widespread fires and disrupted fuel supplies, according to Iranian state media and eyewitness accounts. Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a Khatam al-Anbiya spokesman, accused Washington and Jerusalem of "brutally" targeting civilian energy infrastructure and public service centers, resulting in casualties and environmental hazards.

The Iranian military has warned that continued strikes on its oil facilities could provoke retaliatory actions across the region, with Zolfaghari suggesting oil prices could surpass $200 per barrel if the conflict escalates. This follows a week of escalating hostilities, including joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Feb. 28 that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other high-ranking officials, prompting Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. allies and regional assets.

Iranian authorities have reported hazardous air quality in Tehran due to burning oil depots, urging residents to remain indoors. The conflict has already disrupted regional energy markets, with analysts noting potential global supply chain impacts. Meanwhile, the Iranian military continues to call on Muslim-majority nations to pressure the U.S. and Israel to halt attacks, warning of further economic and geopolitical consequences if tensions persist.

As of March 10, 2026, the conflict remains unresolved, with no indication of de-escalation in the immediate future.