On August 17, 2025, a major explosion and fire struck the Shahran Oil Depot, a key fuel storage facility in northwest Tehran, Iran, as reported on X (post:1–7). Described as a central fuel hub, the blast caused towering flames and disrupted supply chains, with unverified claims suggesting a drone strike (post:1, post:5). Iranian authorities have not confirmed the cause, and no major outlet has independently verified the incident. This follows a pattern of attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, including a June 15, 2025, strike on Shahr-e Rey refinery (web:4).
Source: https://www.iranintl.com/en/202506152222 (web:4); X posts by @afshineemrani (post:1), @PoliticalNowME (post:2), @alexcmhwee (post:3), @gettinolda (post:4), @JuanCarlos23431 (post:5), @utkarshc117 (post:6), @GlobeStoryHQ (post:7).
