The United States has expressed frustration following an Israeli airstrike on Iranian oil storage facilities earlier this week, which caused massive fires and killed four people, according to a report by Axios on Sunday. The attack, carried out on February 28, targeted three oil depots and a refinery in and around Tehran, leading to widespread destruction and environmental hazards.

Axios reported that Israel had informed Washington in advance, claiming the sites were used to supply fuel for missile launches. However, the scale of the attack exceeded US expectations, leaving American military officials shocked. An Israeli official told Axios that Washington’s initial reaction was one of disbelief. Neither the White House nor the Israeli Defense Forces have issued any official comments on the incident.

The strike caused uncontrolled fires, thick black smoke, and reports of “acid rain” in Tehran, prompting authorities to advise residents to stay indoors. The event marks the first major disagreement between the two allies since the start of the Iran war.