- Iranian state media reported that the Mobarakeh Steel Company in Isfahan and Khuzestan Steel were hit in separate strikes on March 27, 2026
- The attacks are part of a broader campaign targeting Iran's defense industrial base following orders to maximize destruction of the country's arms industry
- Global oil prices reacted sharply with Brent crude jumping over 50 percent since the start of hostilities as the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint
- President Trump announced a ten day pause on targeting energy grids specifically but military strikes against industrial and defense sites continue
- International observers report significant degradation of Tehran's naval and missile capabilities while UNESCO warns of damage to historic sites in Isfahan
United States and Israel target major steel plants in Isfahan and Khuzestan
Mar 27, 2026, 1:57:26 PM UTC(9 hours ago)
Impact: Very High
Affected Assets
Sources
From:@DeItaone
IRAN SAYS STEEL PLANTS IN ISFAHAN TARGETED BY US-ISRAEL STRIKES