How Israel’s Strike on Iran’s Petrochemical Hub Hits the Regime’s Lifeline

Israel’s attack on the Karoon petrochemical plant in Mahshahr goes beyond destroying missile facilities. It targets the industrial networks that finance and sustain Iran’s military program. Mahshahr and nearby Assaluyeh form a key petrochemical hub that supports Iran’s economy and helps it weather sanctions. Hitting this infrastructure disrupts raw materials, energy, and revenue streams essential to missile production. The strike is part of a wider strategy. While Israel cripples production centers, a US-led blockade chokes export routes. Together, these moves deepen economic strain, aggravate electricity shortages and rising public discontent, applying sustained pressure on the regime.

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