US-Israeli airstrikes targeted a major petrochemical facility in Iran’s southwestern Khuzestan province on Saturday, according to Iranian media reports. The attack left at least five people injured, while officials warned that the number of casualties could increase as more details emerge.

Provincial authorities stated that the strikes hit the Special Petrochemical Zone located in Mahshahr. The incident caused multiple explosions across the complex, raising concerns about the scale of the damage. Deputy Governor ValiollahHayati, speaking to Fars news agency, confirmed the impact on several units within the facility. “The extent of the damage remains unknown,” he said, indicating that a full assessment is still underway.

Reports from Iranian media suggested that at least three companies operating within the zone were affected by the blasts. The explosions were strong enough to be heard across the industrial area, creating panic among workers and nearby residents. The situation remains unclear, as emergency teams continue to assess the damage and ensure safety within the complex.

In addition to the physical destruction, the strikes also caused widespread disruption to essential services in the region. Media outlets reported that all petrochemical plants in Mahshahr experienced a power outage following what were described as ‘Israeli’ strikes. This blackout has further complicated response efforts and raised concerns about operational safety in the affected facilities.

Earlier updates from Fars news agency had already indicated multiple explosions at the Mahshahr site. Meanwhile, Iran’s ISNA news agency warned of a “high chance” of casualties, suggesting that the initial injury count might rise as more information becomes available. The uncertainty surrounding the situation reflects the challenges in accessing accurate data immediately after such attacks.

In a related development, Mehr news agency reported that the Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex, also located in Khuzestan province, sustained damage during the airstrikes. This indicates that the attacks were not limited to a single facility but may have targeted multiple sites within Iran’s key energy infrastructure network.

Israeli security sources later confirmed that the strikes were carried out by the Israeli Air Force. This confirmation adds a significant dimension to the ongoing tensions in the region. According to a report by The Times of Israel published last week, Israel’s political leadership had instructed the Israel Defense Forces to focus on “economic targets” within Iran. The goal of such operations is believed to be causing substantial financial damage to the Iranian regime by hitting its critical industrial and energy assets.

These latest attacks mark a further escalation in the already tense situation in West Asia. Iran’s energy infrastructure has increasingly come under threat, with repeated strikes targeting facilities that are crucial to the country’s economy. The focus on petrochemical zones highlights the strategic importance of these sites and their vulnerability in times of conflict.

Despite the seriousness of the incident, there has been no immediate response from either the United States or Israel regarding the latest developments. Independent verification of the strikes is also still pending, leaving some aspects of the incident unconfirmed. As the situation continues to unfold, more clarity is expected in the coming days regarding the extent of the damage and the broader implications of the attack.