Israel hits Iran gas complex after Trump threat

Author: AyobamiPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Iran

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Israel hits Iran gas complex after Trump threat

On April 6, 2026, Israel struck Iran's largest petrochemical complex in Assaluyeh in response to threats from US President Donald Trump. The Israeli strikes also killed a senior Revolutionary Guards commander, while Iran launched drone and missile attacks against Israel, Kuwait, and the UAE. Trump had threatened to destroy Iranian civilian infrastructure if Tehran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday.

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