Arabic version: إسرائيل تستهدف منشأة بتروكيماوية إيرانية في ضربة حديثة

Israel has claimed responsibility for a strike on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex located in Iran’s Khuzestan Province. The incident occurred on 8 June 2026, with video footage showing significant plumes of smoke rising from the site.

According to Al Jazeera, Israeli officials stated that the strike targeted not only the petrochemical complex but also other military installations in the region. An Iranian official confirmed that parts of the facility sustained damage during the attack.

This incident marks a notable escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, with both nations often engaged in hostile exchanges over military actions and strategic interests in the region.