Israeli airstrikes hit two petrochemical plants in Iran's South Pars gas field complex. It's the second time Israel has targeted the key energy complex since the war started. The previous attack on March 18 triggered retaliatory strikes by Iran on energy infrastructure across the region. We look at why the gas field is so important for Iran and the world. Plus, Pakistan has offered public transport to people to cushion the impact of the Middle Eastern energy crisis.
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Israel attacks Iran's South Pars gas field again
France 24
April 06, 2026
20:52 GMT
Israeli airstrikes hit two petrochemical plants in Iran's South Pars gas field complex. It's the second time Israel has targeted the key energy complex since the war started. The previous attack on March 18 triggered retaliatory strikes by Iran on energy infrastructure across the region. We look at why the gas field is so important for Iran and the world. Plus, Pakistan has offered public transport to people to cushion the impact of the Middle Eastern energy crisis.
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Israeli airstrikes hit two petrochemical plants in Iran's South Pars gas field complex. It's the second time Israel has targeted the key energy complex since the war started. The previous attack on March 18 triggered retaliatory strikes by Iran on energy infrastructure across the region. We look at why the gas field is so important for Iran and the world. Plus, Pakistan has offered public transport to people to cushion the impact of the Middle Eastern energy crisis.
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