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US-Israel Disagreement Over Strikes on Oil Tanks in Tehran

Published March 9, 2026, 12:03
US-Israel Disagreement Over Strikes on Oil Tanks in Tehran

A significant disagreement has emerged between the United States and Israel regarding the Israeli strikes on oil storage tanks in Tehran last Saturday. The US expressed strong reservations about the strikes, fearing they could have negative consequences, such as rallying Iranian society around the regime and disrupting international energy markets. US officials believe that attacks on infrastructure serving the civilian population are counterproductive. Israel maintains that the facilities targeted were used to supply military units. The US had been informed in advance about the operation, but was surprised by its extent. A US official stated that Washington did not believe the specific attack was a good idea. There is concern that images of the burning tanks could lead to a rise in energy prices. Iran has warned that it will respond with similar strikes on energy facilities in the region if the attacks continue.