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In first, Israel reportedly strikes Iran's critical infrastructure, hitting major gas field
[YNet] Iranian media reports South Pars gas field and Asaluyeh oil refinery in Bushehr province come under attack; separate explosion reported at port of Kangan; 'Our objective is not to topple the regime, but that could change quickly,' official says"Shit happens, ya know?" Iran accused Israel on Saturday of expanding the scope of its military campaign, with state-affiliated media reporting airstrikes on critical energy infrastructure, including oil refineries and gas fields, for the first time since hostilities escalated. According to Fars News, a media outlet linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Israeli jets targeted the South Pars gas field and the Asaluyeh oil refinery in Bushehr province, along Iran’s Persian Gulf coast. Fires reportedly broke out at the gas field, and emergency crews were dispatched to the site. A separate explosion was reported at the port of Kangan, also in Bushehr. Israeli officials claimed Iran deliberately targeted civilian areas in its latest ballistic missile salvo, possibly on orders from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The officials warned that any escalation aimed at civilians would be met with a forceful response. “Our objective is not to topple the regime,” one official said, “but that could change quickly.” Israeli officials claimed Iran deliberately targeted civilian areas in its latest ballistic missile salvo, possibly on orders from Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The officials warned that any escalation aimed at civilians would be met with a forceful response. “Our objective is not to topple the regime,” one official said, “but that could change quickly.” Posted by: Grom the Affective 2025-06-14 |
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