According to Iranian media, multiple sites across southern Iran were targeted in a wave of airstrikes
By Sammy,
According to Iranian media, multiple sites across southern Iran were targeted in a wave of airstrikes, including facilities tied to the country's energy and industrial sectors. Reports from the Fars news agency say several petrochemical sites in the Mahshahr Special Economic Zone in Khuzestan were struck, with smoke seen rising from the area and initial indications suggesting possible casualties.
Separately, Tasnim reports that a strike earlier in the day impacted the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, where one staff member was killed due to blast effects and shrapnel, and nearby structures sustained damage. The report notes that the plant's core infrastructure was not affected. Additional strikes were also reported at a cement factory in Bandar Khamir, though Iranian officials said there were no casualties and production continued without disruption.
The IDF confirms it carried out strikes on petrochemical infrastructure in southern Iran, stating the sites were used to produce materials for ballistic missiles. The military says the attacks halted production at the targeted facilities and are expected to inflict significant financial losses. The strikes align with a reported directive from Israel's political leadership to expand attacks toward economic assets in Iran, aiming to weaken the regime financially.
Topics: Iran, IDF
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