US-Israeli Airstrikes Damage Iran's Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex
Iranian state-linked media, including Mehr News, reported that U.S.-Israeli airstrikes damaged the Bandar Imam petrochemical complex in Khuzestan province, near Mahshahr.
Provincial officials confirmed effects on nearby Fajr 1 and Fajr 2 petrochemical facilities, as well as adjacent installations. The strikes mark a reported shift from targeting military and nuclear sites to industrial and energy infrastructure, which could disrupt Iran's economy and exports amid ongoing wartime pressures.
No verified casualty figures or comprehensive damage assessments have been released. The reports highlight the facilities' role in Iran's petrochemical production, a key sector for exports.
Khaama Press cited Mehr News and provincial statements in detailing the incident, noting the precision of the strikes on economic targets.
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