Iran petrochemicals

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Strikes on petrochemical hubs leave Iran short of plastics

ran is facing severe shortages of key petrochemical products after recent strikes on its main production hubs, according to two informed sources inside the country. Earlier this month, Israel targeted facilities in Mahshahr and Asaluyeh, Iran’s two principal petrochemical centers, which together account for roughly three-quarters of the country’s output. According to commercial sources who […]

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Ban on Petrochemical Exports Following Shutdown of Three-Quarters of Iran’s Production Capacity

Iran’s National Petrochemical Company has announced a blanket ban on the export of “all petrochemical products” until further notice. The stated aim of the decision is to “stabilize the domestic market and prevent shortages of feedstock and raw materials.” During the recent 39-day war, Israel carried out extensive strikes on Iran’s petrochemical facilities, particularly in

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Iran’s Petrochemical Sector Faces Fresh Strain After Israeli Strikes

Israel’s recent strikes on Iran’s southern petrochemical infrastructure have raised concerns over potential disruptions to one of the country’s key sources of export revenue, underscoring the strategic vulnerability of its energy sector. In recent days, Israel hastargeted at least eight large petrochemical facilities in Mahshahr, a major industrial zone in Khuzestan province, before extending its attacks

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