Israel struck Iran's petrochemical complex, cuts power
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- Israel struck Iran's largest petrochemical complex at Asaluyeh on Monday, which defence minister Israel Katz called a severe economic blow to Tehran.
- Explosions were heard at the South Pars Petrochemical complex in Asaluyeh, according to Fars news agency.
- Tasnim reported that companies supplying electricity, water and oxygen to Asaluyeh were attacked, but the Pars petrochemical company itself was not damaged.
- Tasnim also noted that electricity supply to all Asaluyeh petrochemical units had been cut.
- Israel previously attacked the South Pars gas field and its processing hub in March, prompting Iranian attacks on energy targets across the Middle East.
Why it matters: By cutting electricity to all Asaluyeh petrochemical units and damaging infrastructure, the strike directly reduces Iran's petrochemical output, delivering the severe economic blow Israeli officials say Tehran will feel, and tightening pressure on the country's energy‑revenue stream as Iran relies heavily on petrochemical exports for foreign currency.
