On Sunday, Tehran was enveloped by a toxic 'black rain' following bombings of oil facilities that resulted in large-scale explosions and fires. Residents reported severe headaches and respiratory difficulties after the rainfall carried pollution and crude oil, which coated buildings and vehicles. A resident named Kianoosh described his astonishment at witnessing black rain, a phenomenon that left many citizens in shock.

Eyewitness accounts highlighted the visibility of black puddles and a sky filled with thick clouds several hours post-bombardment. CNN's correspondent in Iran confirmed that the rainwater was heavily impregnated with oil, sparking immediate concern among residents. The unusual weather event raised alarms not just for health hazards but also for environmental concerns,

Iranian authorities issued warnings to Tehran residents and those in the surrounding areas about the risks associated with rain that followed the attacks. The fallout from the bombings extends beyond immediate physical harm; it raises questions about the environmental implications of conflict and the resilience of urban areas to unexpected natural hazards influenced by human actions.