‘BLACK RAIN’

NEWS: The capital of Tehran reportedly experienced “black rain” after airstrikes by Israel targeted oil refineries and storage facilities in Iran

ABOUT

• Israeli air forcesà targeted several oil facilities in Tehran and nearby regions.
• The attacks struck: Oil storage facilities, Oil production and transfer centres
• The affected areas included Tehran and Alborz provinces

Black Rain

• Occurs when air pollutants mix with rainfall
• Fires or explosions release soot, ash, and oil particles into the atmosphere.
• These particles mix with clouds and moisture
• When rain falls, it carries the dark particles, making the rain black or dark-coloured.

Impact on the Global EconomyDamage to oil infrastructure can lead to:

• Disruptions in oil supply
• Increase in global oil prices
• Instability in global energy markets

Strategic Importance of Iran

• Iran is a major player in West Asian geopolitics due to:
  • Its large oil reserves
  • Strategic location near the Strait of Hormuz
• The Strait of Hormuz carries a large share of the world’s oil trade