A series of attacks carried out by the United States and Israel targeted multiple locations across Iran, including six petrochemical plants in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, resulting in several deaths and dozens of injuries, Iranian media reported.Additional sites in Mahshahr, Tehran, and Bushehr were also reportedly affected, the reports added.
According to Iranian media, the strikes took place on Saturday and focused on six major petrochemical plants in Khuzestan. At least five people were killed and 170 others injured in the attacks. Citing the deputy governor of Khuzestan, Fars news agency reported loud explosions were heard in the Special Petrochemical Zone of Mahshahr.
At least three companies in the area were reportedly targeted. Tasnim news agency said the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but direct strikes on the plants have caused widespread destruction.