Iranian Oil Fields Struck In Latest Attacks

Iranian Oil Fields Struck In Latest Attacks

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08 Mar 2026, 13:30 GMT+

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09:18

Magic Bullet? Sci-Fi Laser Weapons Are Now An Anti-Drone Reality

Shaky amateur footage showing rocketsapparently disappearing in bursts of sparksover Lebanon were shared online on March 2, along with claims the videos showed the results of a futuristic Israeli air defense weapon in action amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

These claims have been widely disputed, but one element of the discussion is based on reality: Since December 2025, the Israeli militaryhas fieldeda laser weapon, dubbed Iron Beam, designed to counter "various aerial threats" faced by Israel.

To read the full report by Amos Chapple, clickhere.

Israel's Iron Beam laser anti-missile interception system during trials in September 2025. The laser beams shown here have been captured on a specialist camera and are not visible to the naked eye.

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08:15

Sirens In Israel, Iranian Oil Fields Struck, Netanyahu Vows 'Surprises'

TEL AVIV -- Sirens rang out here early on March 8 amid the latest ballistic missile attack, shortly after the Israeli military announced it had launched a fresh wave of air strikes on Iran.

The early morning exchanges followed what appeared to be the first Israeli attack on Iranian oil fields and a late-night TV address by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which he said Israel had an "organized plan with many surprises" in store.

Netanyahu told Israelis the campaign would "destabilize the regime" and that "the moment of truth is drawing near."

In a statement on the attacks on Iranian oil fields, the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) said the military forces of the Iranian terror regime make direct and frequent use of these fuel tanks.

The attack followed an announcement by IDF chief Eyal Zamir on March 6 that operations against Iran were entering a new phase.

Irans Fars news agency said three oil depots in western Tehran were struck by Israeli jets.

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