Israel strikes Iran’s South Pars gas field, energy facilities

TEHRAN: Israeli strikes have hit Iran’s South Pars gas field, a key component of the country’s energy infrastructure, with additional attacks reported on oil and petrochemical facilities in Bushehr province, according to media reports.

The reported strikes mark a significant escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, as they appear to target critical economic assets rather than solely military sites.

Iranian authorities said facilities linked to the South Pars field – one of the world’s largest natural gas reserves – were struck, though the extent of the damage and impact on production was not immediately clear.

Separately, reports indicated that oil and petrochemical installations in Bushehr province, a major hub for Iran’s energy sector, were also hit.

Israel has not formally confirmed the strikes on the energy infrastructure, but has said it is expanding its campaign against Iranian targets.

The latest developments come amid intensifying hostilities, with both sides carrying out strikes and counter-strikes across multiple domains, raising concerns over disruption to global energy supplies.

The South Pars field, shared with Qatar, accounts for a substantial portion of Iran’s gas production, and any prolonged disruption could have implications for regional and international energy markets.

There was no immediate independent verification of the extent of damage or casualties from the reported strikes.