Israel intends to intensify strikes against Iran's petrochemical industry to disrupt the funding of its missile programs.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz issued the warning on April 5, stating that the petrochemical sector has become a primary financial engine for regional instability, Operative Information Center-OMM reports.
According to the minister, the petrochemical sector has contributed approximately $18 billion to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) over the past two years. Katz emphasized that this industry "directly serves Iran's surface-to-surface missile industry" and constitutes a significant portion of the country's economy. He added that the revenue from this sector enables the government to produce advanced weaponry used against Israel.
The escalation of rhetoric comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing efforts to curb the proliferation of long-range missile technology. The petrochemical industry is one of Iran's largest non-oil export earners, and targeting this infrastructure represents a strategic shift toward dismantling the economic foundations of its military capabilities. International observers note that such actions could have significant implications for global energy markets and regional security dynamics.
