US-Israel Strikes Ravage Iran Economy, Kill 250 Civilians at Mobarakeh Steel
Image: نورنیوز

US-Israel Strikes Ravage Iran Economy, Kill 250 Civilians at Mobarakeh Steel

02 April, 2026.Iran.18 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Joint US-Israeli strikes hit Iran's steel and oil infrastructure.
  • Oil prices surged and global markets reeled due to the conflict.
  • Iran pledged retaliation against US and Israel amid the strikes.

Economic Warfare

Iran's largest steel producer, Mobarakeh Steel Company, suffered heavy losses and technical bankruptcy.

Image from Al Jazeera
Al JazeeraAl Jazeera

Mobarakeh was a cornerstone of the Iranian economy, employing tens of thousands directly.

The Guardian explained these attacks aimed to starve the regime of foreign currency.

The Council on Foreign Relations cautioned about rising domestic unrest.

Civilian Infrastructure Bombed

US-Israeli strikes targeted civilian infrastructure, exacerbating humanitarian costs.

A small oil refinery was set ablaze and three power plants were hit causing outages.

Image from BBC
BBCBBC

The Bushehr nuclear plant entered a cold shutdown after civilians regained control.

The Guardian noted the lines between military and civilian infrastructure are blurring.

Cash in Circulation Collapses

The central bank increased money supply by 4, sparking collapse in public confidence.

Tehran's Grand Bazaar was semi-closed.

Global supply chain disruptions reached Iran as the Red Sea remained closed.

Food Prices Soar

Food prices surged 16 percent in one week.

Poultry prices jumped 25 percent, cucumbers 29 percent, tomatoes 33 percent in Tehran.

Image from Council on Foreign Relations
Council on Foreign RelationsCouncil on Foreign Relations

Banks imposed withdrawal limits and businesses faced logistical nightmares.

Europe's energy-intensive industries felt ripple effects as Brent surpassed $90.

More on Iran