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Toxic Black Raindrops Fall on Tehran Following U.S.-Israeli Attacks on Fuel Depots

HeadlineMar 09, 2026

The United States and Israel are continuing to drop bombs and missiles across Iran, with hundreds of attacks reported in the last 24 hours alone. In Tehran, there were reports of massive explosions earlier today, after Israeli attacks on fuel depots caused fires to burn for hours, spawning a thick cloud of toxic smoke over the city of 10 million people. Many residents complained they had trouble breathing, as black raindrops full of toxic chemicals fell across Tehran. Officials warned the precipitation contains “toxic hydrocarbon compounds,” as well as sulfur and nitrogen oxides.

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