Iran’s Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has made serious allegations against Israel and America. He says that the attacks on Iran’s oil depots and gas refineries are a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law. These attacks have been described as ‘ecocide’ i.e. a major crime against the environment. Iran has now strongly raised this matter with the United Nations (UN) and has demanded that the perpetrators of the attacks be held accountable. Tension has increased significantly in the area due to the attacks.
Details and impact of attacks on Iran’s oil facilities
Iran has officially reported that its energy infrastructure has been significantly damaged in the month of March. Some important information regarding this situation is given below:
On 7 and 18 March 2026, several Iranian oil reserves and refinery sites were targeted. Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad wrote a letter to the United Nations saying that these attacks violate international environmental rules. Ambassador Saeed Iravani said that these attacks have had a very bad impact on the environment, public health and food security. Iran has demanded that this material and moral loss be fully compensated and such incidents be prevented in future. Due to the impact of the attacks, the quota for purchasing fuel in Tehran had to be reduced on March 8 itself.
Iranian military’s response and current situation
Amidst the increasing tension between Iran and Israel, the Iranian Army has also claimed to retaliate. The following things have been said in the official statement issued by the army:
The Iranian Army issued a statement on March 28, 2026, talking about a drone attack on radar centers in Haifa. Army drones also claimed to target oil storage facilities at Ben Gurion Airbase. These attacks have been described as a direct response to the aggression by America and Israel. Iran believes that attacks on its energy targets are a major threat to its economic stability and security. Due to this tension, it is expected that oil prices will be affected in the global energy market in the coming time.