US and Israeli forces have carried out fresh airstrikes on key industrial sites in Iran, targeting major steel facilities in Isfahan and Ahvaz, according to Iranian media reports.
The strikes, which occurred around 1930 GMT on Tuesday, hit the Mobarakeh Steel Company in Isfahan and the Khuzestan Steel Company in Ahvaz—two of Iran’s largest and most strategically important steel producers. Iranian media described the attacks as coordinated aerial assaults on critical industrial infrastructure.
Reports indicate that warplanes conducted a second strike on the Mobarakeh facility later the same day, marking a repeat attack on the site within a short period. Local residents cited by Tasnim News Agency confirmed hearing additional explosions following the initial strike.
Emergency response teams were quickly deployed to both locations, although authorities have yet to release detailed information regarding casualties or the extent of the damage.
The latest developments mark the second time these facilities have been targeted since March 27, underscoring a pattern of sustained attacks on Iran’s industrial capacity.
In the earlier strike on the Mobarakeh facility, Iranian state broadcaster IRIB reported that one person was killed and 15 others were injured, citing Isfahan provincial governor Mehdi Jamalinejad.
The renewed targeting of steel plants signals a possible shift toward crippling Iran’s economic and manufacturing infrastructure, in addition to military objectives. Analysts suggest that such strikes could have long-term implications for the country’s industrial output and economic stability.
These attacks come amid an ongoing conflict that began on February 28, with escalating hostilities between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and US-linked assets across the region, raising fears of a broader and more prolonged confrontation.
As the situation continues to evolve, concerns are mounting over the potential for further escalation and the widening impact on regional security and global markets.
