Israel struck a key petrochemical plant at Iran's South Pars gas field, killing two Revolutionary Guard commanders. This attack challenges a proposed 45-day ceasefire just as President Trump's ultimatum looms over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran blames the US and Israel for the strike and maintains an incompatible stance toward negotiations.
Israel has repeatedly attacked Iran's South Pars gas field and near the Bushehr nuclear plant, which Iran strongly condemned as a violation of international law. The IAEA confirmed that Israeli strikes impacted close to the Bushehr nuclear facility. Despite proposals for a 45-day ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, tensions remain high.
Israel struck a petrochemical plant at Iran's South Pars gas field, killing two Revolutionary Guard commanders. This attack casts doubt on a proposed 45-day ceasefire between Tehran and the US. Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz is driving oil price surges and escalating Middle East tensions.