Israel Strikes Iranian Petrochemical Sites as Tensions Surge Over Hormuz Threats

Israel has launched fresh strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, targeting key petrochemical facilities amid escalating regional tensions tied to the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian media reported that the Marvdasht Petrochemical Complex was hit in what officials described as an “enemy attack.” The Fars news agency said the strike caused a fire that was quickly brought under control, while the semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing local authorities, reported that the damage to the facility was not significant.

Earlier, Israel confirmed it had struck the South Pars petrochemical plant in Asaluyeh, one of Iran’s most critical energy hubs. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz acknowledged the operation, while Iranian outlets said several production units were damaged but no casualties were recorded.

The strikes come against the backdrop of heightened warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has threatened broader attacks on Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a recent social media post, Trump warned that Tuesday could mark “Power Plant Day and Bridge Day” if Iran fails to comply.

The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global shipping route through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil supply passes, making any disruption a major concern for international markets.

In addition to infrastructure targets, the Israel Defense Forces said it had killed the intelligence chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a move that signals a deepening escalation in direct confrontations.

Across the wider region, military activity has intensified. Reports from Lebanon describe near-constant fighter jet activity, while in northern Israel, a separate strike has killed four people.