Missile Strikes Target Mahshahr Petrochemical Hub in Southwest Iran
US and Israeli forces launched precision strikes on the Special Petrochemical Zone in Mahshahr on Saturday, hitting three separate industrial companies. Local authorities reported that five people were killed and five others wounded in the explosions. The strikes are part of a broader air campaign targeting Iran's energy and export infrastructure. The deputy governor of Khuzestan province stated that the full extent of the damage to the petrochemical plants is still under assessment.
Date: April 4, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 5
Displaced: 500
Source: The Hindu