US-Israeli strikes hit petrochemicals hub in Iran

US-Israeli strikes on Saturday targeted a petrochemicals hub in southwestern Iran, hitting several companies in the area, Iranian media reported.

“Explosions occurred in the Special Petrochemical Zone of Mahshahr,” said Fars news agency, citing the deputy governor for Khuzestan province.

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Fars said the “US-Israeli attack on Mahshahr” hit three companies in the area, while Tasnim news agency said “the extent of the damage remains unknown.”

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