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Israel Strikes Karun Petrochemical Plant in Iran as Attacks Escalate

The strikes represent a shift toward targeting energy infrastructure, raising risks to Iran’s export capacity and civilian services.

Overview

  • Iranian provincial officials said an airstrike hit the Karun Petrochemical Company in Mahshahr, causing partial damage to the facility and reporting no casualties so far.
  • The Israeli Defence Forces posted that the Israeli Air Force struck military targets in western and central Iran, confirming operations against Iranian sites.
  • Iran's Civil Aviation Organization ordered closures of airports in western Iran and reported that Tehran’s Mehrabad and Imam Khomeini airports were also shut, disrupting civilian travel and emergency response.
  • Energy analysts say the recent focus on petrochemical and other industrial sites could erode Iran’s export capacity and disrupt domestic supply chains if attacks continue.
  • Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command warned of further 'crushing' responses after reciprocal missile strikes hit Israeli-occupied areas, and diplomatic efforts have not yet halted the exchange of strikes.