US and Israel strike steel complexes in Iran

The United States and Israel have struck steel complexes in central and southwestern Iran, Report informs with reference to Middle Eastern media outlets.

Initial assessments indicate large-scale attacks that caused significant damage and destruction to production units of Mobarakeh Steel Company-one of Iran's largest steel producers, located in the central province of Isfahan. In addition, Sefid Dasht Steel and Khuzestan Steel were also targeted.

Steel is a strategically important material for Iran, essential for industrial and military production, including the manufacture of missiles, drones, and ships.