By Our Correspondent
National News – Israel launched a significant military strike targeting Iran’s largest petrochemical complex, hitting critical infrastructure in the Pars region.
The operation, described by Defence Minister Israel Katz as “powerful,” has disrupted a facility responsible for about half of Iran’s petrochemical output.
Initial assessments by the National Petrochemical Company indicate that fires were contained and no injuries were reported, though the full extent of the damage remains under investigation.
The complex services the South Pars natural gas field, the world’s largest gas reserve, shared with Qatar.
Israel previously carried out attacks in the region last month, targeting related gas facilities.
Local Iranian officials confirmed that another strike hit the Mahshahr Petrochemical Special Zone in Khuzestan province, causing five fatalities.
Combined, these facilities account for roughly 85 percent of Iran’s petrochemical exports, marking a severe economic setback.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that strikes had destroyed about 70 percent of Iran’s steel production, undermining Tehran’s weapon manufacturing capacity.
Katz stated that the military has been ordered to continue striking Iran’s national infrastructure.
Israel’s operations have also prompted retaliatory attacks on industrial sites in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Qatar, with Iran vowing further action if strikes continue.
The ongoing military campaign has drawn attention to regional security dynamics and the potential impact on global energy markets.
Israeli military spokesperson Nadav Shoshani noted that the conflict continues amid ongoing talks, with both sides employing strategic military and diplomatic measures.
The situation remains fluid, with further updates expected as technical assessments of the facilities are completed.
The attacks highlight the vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East and underscore the geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran’s energy exports.
Analysts suggest that the disruption could influence global petrochemical supply chains and regional economic stability, while international observers monitor potential escalations.
