America and Israel have carried out air strikes near the international airport located in Mashhad city of Iran. After these attacks, a massive fire broke out in the oil depot near the airport and a plume of smoke was seen in the sky. According to pictures on social media and local reports, the fire in the airport’s fuel storage has gone out of control. This incident is being told of April 2, 2026.
What damage has been caused in these attacks?
The Israeli Army (IDF) and US officials have confirmed these attacks. Information about these attacks that took place in different parts of Iran is given below:
Location Damage details Mashhad Airport Major fire at oil depot and civilian aircraft damaged Tehran Airstrike on IRGC base Attack on Tabriz ballistic missile storage site
US President Donald Trump has said that the military operation will continue until the target is achieved. Israeli Defense Forces have also made it clear that they have targeted the IRGC base in Tehran and missile storage in Tabriz.
What was the impact on the humanitarian mission going to India?
Iran has termed the attack as a war crime because a civilian aircraft was damaged in it. The aircraft was carrying humanitarian aid for India and was scheduled to fly to New Delhi. The Iranian Embassy in India has issued a statement saying that targeting civil aircraft is a violation of international aviation laws.
Iran’s military spokesperson said that they will give a befitting reply to these attacks. Burning of fuel reserves at Mashhad Airport has affected the operation of the planes. US and Israeli attacks continue on many military bases of Iran. Iranian Aviation Department has lodged a protest over the damage to the India-bound plane.
