Panic in Tehran as crowds flee city amid US-Israeli attacks

People wait for their turn at a fuel station, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Tehran, Iran, February 28, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY

TEHRAN: Long lines formed at petrol stations in the Iranian capital Tehran on Saturday (Feb 28) following the overnight attacks launched by Israel and the United States (US), reported German Press Agency (dpa).

Crowds tried to leave the city and shops were closed in many places, according to eyewitnesses.

An eerie silence reigned in the north of the metropolis, which was targeted by several waves of attacks launched after weeks of tension with Washington over Iran's nuclear programme.- Bernama