Israel Strikes Iran's Petrochemical Hub, Escalating Shadow War

0:00It's April 6th. I'm Corey with the story, and this is Global News Today, your AI-powered world briefing. Israel just hit Iran's biggest petrochemical hub in Asaluyye, calling it a major economic punch to Tehran. Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed the strike happened. Monday, April 6th, targeting the South Park's complex. Explosions rock the site, according to FAR's news agency. Attackers went after companies supplying electricity, water, and oxygen to the area. It knocked out power to every petrochemical unit in Asaluyye, Taznam news reports. The main PAR's company claims no direct damage to its facilities. This ramps up tensions after Israel's march assault on the nearby South PAR's gasfield, which sparked Iranian strikes on energy spots across the Middle East. Strikes like these keep the cycle spinning, hitting vital infrastructure and testing both size resolve in the shadow war.