Israeli strikes target Iran’s petrochemical facilities

Defence affairs - Def-Geopolitics

The US-Israeli strikes targeted civilian and energy infrastructure, including the South Pars petrochemical complex and multiple airports, claiming several lives while at least four Israelis were ki­lled when an Iranian missile hit Haifa overnight tearing a building apart.

The regional war, triggered by the US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on Feb 28, continued to escalate on Monday amid mounting fears that the attack on the South Pars complex would further expand the conflict.

A US-Israeli air strike targeting the Baharestan district of Tehran destroyed four residential units and damaged 40 other homes and vehicles, claiming 15 citizens, according to Iranian media. The Israeli Air Force also clai­m­ed that it destroyed multiple Ira­n­ian aircraft and helicopters during a wave of strikes on airports in Tehran.

“Dozens of air force fighter jets attacked dozens of aircraft, including planes and helicopters, as well as additional military infrastructure at three airports around Tehran,” it said on X, noting that the strikes targeted the Baharain, Mehrabad and Azmayesh airports.

Iranian media reported that petrochemical plants in Asaluyeh, including Jam and Damavand, were targeted by Israel. “A fire has been brought under control. The situation is currently under control, and technical aspects, as well as the extent of the damage, are under investigation,” state news agency IRNA cited the National Petrochemical Company as saying, adding that no injuries had been reported.

Mobin and Damavand companies, which supplied electricity, water, and oxygen to the Assaluyeh petrochemical plants, were also targeted.

According to AFP, strikes also hit a petrochemical complex near the Iranian city of Shiraz. “Following the attack on the petrochemical complex in Marvdasht … the fire has been contained,” authorities said in a statement carried by the Fars news agency, which reported “minor damage”.