Israel launches strikes on Iranian oil infrastructure as Netanyahu signals push for regime change in Tehran

Israeli jets strike Tehran oil depots for the first time while PM Netanyahu tells Iranians the "moment of truth" is near in a push to destabilize the regime.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 7, 2026, 3:42 PM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from The Times of Israel

Direct strikes on national infrastructure

On Saturday evening, March 7, 2026, Israeli fighter jets targeted and struck three major oil depots in the Kuhak and Shahran areas of western Tehran, as well as the nearby city of Karaj. This operation represents a pivotal shift in the conflict, as officials confirmed it is the first time since the start of the war that national energy infrastructure in Iran has been directly targeted. Footage appearing on social media showed large plumes of smoke rising from the affected areas following the precision strikes.

Netanyahu address to the Iranian people

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a televised statement declaring that the war against the Iranian leadership will continue without compromise. Addressing the Iranian public directly, Netanyahu stated that Israel has an organized plan to destabilize the regime and enable political change. He claimed that Israel is not trying to divide the country but is working to free the Iranian people from the ayatollahs, asserting that the ultimate success of this transition depends on the citizens of Iran.

Retaliatory missile salvos and interceptions

Since midnight, Iran has launched eleven separate salvos of ballistic missiles toward central Israel. While sirens have sounded frequently, the Israel Defense Forces reported that the latest attacks have resulted in no injuries, with most projectiles being intercepted by the national air defense systems. However, falling debris from a missile interception in Dubai resulted in the death of one Asian national in the Al Barsha area, according to United Arab Emirates authorities.