Iran Claims Attack on Petrochemical Complexes in Southern Region

Iran’s Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex and Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company have been targeted in an attack. Iran alleges that the United States and Israel are involved in the incident. The Petrochemical Special Economic Zone Organization has confirmed that employees were safely evacuated.

March 21, Kathmandu – These two locations, considered vital to Iran’s petrochemical industry, have been attacked. Valiullah Hayati, the Deputy Governor (Security) of the Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex, confirmed the attack. He also reported that the Bandar Imam Petrochemical Company was targeted.

According to Iranian media, five people have been injured so far. These plants operate in the production of oil and gas-related products and are located in the southern region of the country, playing a significant role in both production and export. The Petrochemical Special Economic Zone Organization stated that the industrial area’s workforce has been safely evacuated. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have declined to comment on the incidents.