US-Iran Conflict: South Pars Gas Facilities Hit in Iran – Live Updates
Natural gas installations tied to the offshore South Pars field were struck on Wednesday. Iranian state media reported damage to facilities at Asaluyeh in Bushehr province.
Attacks on South Pars and Asaluyeh
State outlets said infrastructure connected to the South Pars Gas Facilities was hit in Iran. Officials did not immediately provide casualty or damage totals.
The strikes come amid intense US-Iran Conflict operations across multiple fronts. Regional shipping and energy routes were immediately affected.
Deaths of Senior Iranian Officials
Tehran confirmed the killing of security chief Ali Larijani in overnight strikes. His son Mortaza Larijani and national security deputy Alireza Bayat were also reported killed.
Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, said Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib was eliminated in separate strikes. Iranian authorities held funeral ceremonies for Larijani and Basij leader Gholamreza Soleimani.
Iranian Retaliation and Regional Strikes
Iranian forces said they struck more than 100 targets in Tel Aviv in retaliation. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps named a variety of ballistic and cruise missiles it used.
Gulf states reported multiple incoming missiles and drones. The UAE said it intercepted dozens of threats and later said it had faced 13 missiles and 27 drones during one day of attacks.
Lebanon and Iraq
Israeli strikes hit central Beirut and surrounding areas. Lebanese authorities reported civilian deaths and injuries in several raids.
Explosions and air-defence interceptions were also reported over Erbil and Baghdad. A drone-rocket attack targeted the US embassy in Baghdad.
US and Israeli Operations
The Israeli air force announced wide-scale strikes it said targeted command centres in Tehran. Israeli officials authorised further operations against senior Iranian individuals.
The United States said it targeted Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said deep-penetrator munitions struck batteries it described as threats to international shipping.
Maritime, Shipping and Energy Impact
Two Indian-flagged LPG tankers reached Gujarat ports after transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities said the vessels carried roughly 97,712 tonnes of LPG.
Twenty-two Indian-flagged ships remain stranded, carrying 611 seafarers. India’s Directorate General of Shipping is coordinating safe passage efforts.
Oil markets reacted sharply. Brent traded above $103 per barrel, and US crude neared $96 per barrel amid the instability.
International Responses and Security Measures
NATO deployed additional Patriot air-defence assets to southern Turkey. Several airlines cancelled flights to Gulf destinations.
China said it would press for mediation. The International Maritime Organization called an extraordinary session on shipping in the Middle East.
Domestic Actions and Claims
Iran’s intelligence ministry announced arrests of alleged monarchist cells across 26 provinces. State media also reported the execution of a man accused of spying.
The IAEA said a projectile struck the Bushehr nuclear plant premises. Tehran reported no damage or injuries, and the agency called for restraint to avoid nuclear risks.
Political Fallout in the United States
Joe Kent, director of the US National Counterterrorism Centre, resigned. He had publicly questioned the immediacy of the Iran threat.
President Trump publicly welcomed the departure and defended the campaign against Iran. US officials also plan to expand production of one-way LUCAS attack drones.
Claims and Casualty Figures
Iranian state sources offered casualty and equipment-loss figures for US forces in the opening week. Those figures remain unverified by independent sources.
Deaths and injuries continue to be contested across multiple reports. Independent confirmations remain limited amid ongoing strikes.
What to Watch Next
- Security developments around the Strait of Hormuz and Asaluyeh.
- Further Iranian reprisals against Israeli and Gulf targets.
- Shipping route decisions and international diplomatic moves.
Filmogaz.com will follow Live Updates on the US-Iran Conflict and report verified developments as they unfold.
