US-Israeli Forces Bomb Iran's Industrial and Nuclear Sites as Gulf War Widens
Key Takeaways
- Strikes hit Iran’s major steel plants, halting production and impacting industry.
- Attacks targeted a power plant and civilian nuclear sites alongside steel facilities.
- Iran vows retaliation and expects fighting to continue for weeks.
US-Israel Bomb Iran's Steel Plants
US and Israeli forces shifted from degrading military capabilities to destroying industrial base.
“Rescue workers rush to save lives after south Tehran missile strike Tehran, Iran – Iranian politicians are pushing to exit the country from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as the United States and Israel ramp up their attacks to hit civilian nuclear sites, steel factories and a university”
They hit Iran's three largest steel plants including Ahvaz and Isfahan.
The Khuzestan Steel Company confirmed production lines were shut down.
Civilian casualties mounted as residential areas were hit.
Iran Retaliates Across Gulf
Iran responded with extensive strikes across the Gulf region.
Iranian politicians pushed to exit the NPT and revoke 2015 nuclear deal restrictions.
Bahrain confirmed damage to its aluminum sector.
The UAE and Kuwait intercepted more than 160 missiles.
US-Israel Bombing Kills 1,300 Iranians
US-Israeli strikes killed 1,300 people in Iran.
“Subscribe to notifications Get the latest news and updates from Dawn Not Now Allow Notifications War Diary Day 29: Industrial strikes against Iran trigger wider retaliation Over the past 24 hours, US and Israeli operations have focused on degrading Iran’s war-sustaining capacity through coordinated strikes on its three largest steel production facilities”
The Guardian reported the Iranian Red Crescent counted 1,224 killed on the single day.
The Pentagon acknowledged three US service members killed.
Pentagon Prepares Iran Ground Operation
The Pentagon was preparing for a week-long ground operation in Iran.
Trump had not yet approved the plans due to the high risk.
The war had already wounded more than 300 US service members.
Global Trade at Risk as Shipping Choked
Switzerland's Zurich Re estimated economic losses could exceed $3 trillion.
“As the war enters its first month, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi vowed a harsh response on Friday after Israeli strikes targeted two of the country’s largest steel mills, a power plant, and civilian nuclear sites, along with other infrastructure”
The Strait of Hormuz was functionally closed despite a reopened bridge.
Brent crude had risen about 11% in two days to $111 per barrel.
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