The Mahshahr petrochemical zone, located in Khuzestan province near the Persian Gulf, is one of Iran's largest industrial hubs and a critical node in the country's petrochemical export infrastructure.

Iran Fires Missiles Into Israel In A First Since April Ceasefire, Iraq, Syria Shut Airspace

Iran launched missiles in at least three barrages toward Israel, which has vowed to strongly respond to these strikes. However, Donald Trump has requested Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate, while adding that the US and Iran are 'very close' to a peace deal.

By David Lawder, Eman Abouhassira and Ahmed Elimam WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. will attempt to redirect Iranian assets to Gulf states for rebuilding and repairs of damage caused by Iran,

Iran's Mehr News agency on Monday (June 8) reported that several explosions were heard in capital Tehran as well as in cities of Tabriz, Karaj and Isfahan. Soon after, the Israel Defense Forces said that it has struck military targets in the western and central region of Iran.

Israeli authorities described the shootings as a terrorist attack. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, praised the assault, but did not claim responsibility.

Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey and Egypt, have been working to help bridge differences between the U.S. and Iran and encourage efforts aimed at reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.