Strikes on Tabriz, Iranian air defenses intercept Israeli missiles
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Explosions shake Tabriz as Iranian air defenses intercept Israeli missiles over Tabriz, Khorramabad, and Kermanshah.
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Impact of the Israeli strikes on the oil refinery in Tabriz on June 14, 2025 (Social Media)
Loud explosions were heard in the city of Tabriz, northwestern Iran, on Saturday following an Israeli strike, according to Press TV.
The broadcaster published images showing plumes of smoke rising over the city following the attack.
#WATCH | Israeli aggression on Tabriz, #Iran. pic.twitter.com/z2aPBTbPMj
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) June 14, 2025
However, Tasnim News Agency reported that Iranian air defense systems were actively intercepting incoming Israeli missiles over Tabriz, Khorramabad, and Kermanshah. Despite the strikes, Iranian media confirmed that the Tabriz oil refinery remained undamaged.
⚡️ A new Israeli aggression targets perimeter of oil refinery in Tabriz in Azerbaijan Province, Iran. pic.twitter.com/DwdU0cg1hp
— Middle East Observer (@ME_Observer_) June 14, 2025
On a related note, Iran has confirmed that its Fordow nuclear facility sustained limited damage following recent Israeli attacks, according to the semi-official ISNA news agency on Saturday.
Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization, stated: "There has been limited damage to some areas at the Fordow enrichment site."
Kamalvandi clarified that much of the sensitive material and equipment had already been relocated ahead of the strikes, minimizing the impact, adding: "We had already moved a significant part of the equipment and materials out, and there was no extensive damage, and there are no contamination concerns."
The Fordow site, one of Iran’s most fortified nuclear facilities, has been a key focus in previous Israeli operations targeting the country’s nuclear infrastructure.
Iran confirms oil infrastructure unharmed
On Friday, Iran’s Ministry of Oil confirmed that the Israeli aggression caused no damage to the country’s vital energy infrastructure, including refineries and oil storage facilities, all of which remain fully functional.
“The Israeli attacks caused no damage to refineries or key oil depots, which are continuing operations across the country without obstruction,” the ministry stated in its official announcement.
It further emphasized that “refining facilities and fuel distribution remain uninterrupted nationwide,” underscoring the resilience and preparedness of Iran’s energy sector amid the Israeli aggression.
"Israel" launched a major attack on Iran in the early hours of Friday, targeting residential buildings, nuclear facilities, and military infrastructure across Iran.
