Israeli strikes on Tehran petrochemical complex kill 25
On April 6, 2026, Israel completed a massive wave of strikes against regime targets in Tehran, including the country's largest petrochemical facilities. The Israeli military confirmed hitting the South Pars Complex, which they claimed contained infrastructure for producing ballistic missile propellant. Iranian state media reported at least 25 fatalities and over 170 injuries. The strikes aimed to cripple Iran's economic 'money machine' following the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and previous missile launches toward Israel.
Date: April 6, 2026
Location: Iran
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: airstrike
Severity: CRITICAL
Casualties reported: 25
Source: The Hindu