Tehran residents endured apocalyptic conditions Sunday after four oil depots and a petroleum logistics site were struck, sending toxic smoke billowing into the capital. Soot coated streets and homes, with acid rain warnings forcing locals to avoid outdoor exposure. Officials reported six deaths and 20 injuries at one site, while citizen footage showed flames engulfing storage facilities overnight.

Negin, an activist, described choking smoke and severe respiratory distress, calling it a "crime against humanity." Iran’s environmental agency urged indoor shelter as toxic fumes exacerbated asthma and lung conditions. The Red Crescent advised against using air conditioners post-rainfall, citing skin and lung risks. Mask shortages and skyrocketing prices—like an inhaler costing 850,000 tomans ($4.50)—highlighted economic collapse.

Mehdi, a restaurant owner, likened the fear to pandemic lockdowns, avoiding even window cleaning due to soot. He criticized the regime’s indifference, stating, "We are on our own." Meanwhile, Shahr-e Rey oil depot fires darkened skies, with Mehnaz fleeing toward her parents’ home amid gas rationing and internet blackouts.

Strikes near Azadi tower and Mehrabad airport intensified fears of cascading infrastructure damage. Analysts warn attacks on oil facilities could disrupt regional energy supplies. Residents emphasized solidarity despite regime neglect, rejecting narratives blaming victims. As one put it: "If you haven’t cared when they gunned us down, zip your mouth now."