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Israel Destroys 70% of Iran's Steel Capacity in Airstrikes

4/4/2026

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On April 3, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israeli airstrikes destroyed about 70% of Iran's steel capacity.
Netanyahu said the strikes, with American support, aim to weaken Iran's Revolutionary Guards by targeting finances and production.
Iran's two largest steel plants, Khuzestan and Mobarakeh, are inactive and may take months to recover.
In response, the Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone strikes on industrial areas and threatened further retaliation.

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On April 3, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israeli airstrikes destroyed about 70% of Iran's steel capacity.
Netanyahu said the strikes, with American support, aim to weaken Iran's Revolutionary Guards by targeting finances and production.
Iran's two largest steel plants, Khuzestan and Mobarakeh, are inactive and may take months to recover.
In response, the Revolutionary Guards launched missile and drone strikes on industrial areas and threatened further retaliation.