Steel production has been stopped in Iran. This decision was taken after the attacks by the US and Israel on March 28, 2026. Many big factories including Khuzestan Steel Company and Mobarakeh Steel Factory have been affected by these attacks. Iran has said that it will exact a “heavy price” for these “crimes” of Israel and retaliatory action has already begun.
Where and when did the attacks occur?
On Friday, March 27, 2026, American and Israeli forces attacked several targets in Iran. In these attacks, big factories related to steel production, such as Khuzestan Steel Company and Mobarakeh Steel Factory, were targeted. Nuclear sites were also targeted, including the Arak Heavy Water Production Plant and the Ardakan Yellowcake Production Plant. This big conflict started on February 28, 2026.
Who is involved in this and what was said?
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Said that Iran will give a heavy response to Israel’s “crimes”. He alleged that Israel carried out these attacks in collaboration with the US, which are against the diplomatic deadline set by President Donald Trump.
Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned employees of US industrial companies and Israel’s allied industries to vacate their sites immediately. He also informed that retaliatory action has already begun.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz Said that Israel will “further intensify” its attacks in Iran and expand the scope of the bases.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Expressed hope that the US will end the military operation in a few weeks. He insisted on keeping shipping through the Strait of Hormuz open.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that even after the attacks on the Ardakan yellowcake production plant, there was no increase in outside radiation levels. He has appealed to all parties to exercise restraint.
What is the latest situation?
According to information received on March 28, 2026, production at Iran’s Khuzestan Steel Company has stopped. At least one person has died and several people have been injured in the attacks. The IRGC has ordered US companies and those working in Israel’s supporting industries to immediately evacuate their sites, as Iran is retaliating. Israeli forces also attacked Iranian “regime targets” on March 28, with massive explosions reported in Tehran. Additionally, on March 27, an Iranian missile attack on a US military base in Saudi Arabia injured several US soldiers and damaged aircraft. Yemen’s Houthi rebels also fired missiles towards Israel for the first time, thereby joining the conflict. The US and Iraq have also agreed to “enhance cooperation” to prevent pro-Iran attacks.
