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        "msgid": "israel-attacks-irans-petrochemical-complex-following-trumps-threat-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-1775620404",
        "date": "2026-04-06 23:49:51",
        "title": "Israel Attacks Iran's Petrochemical Complex Following Trump's Threat to Open Strait of Hormuz",
        "author": "",
        "source": "DETIK",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Israel has launched strikes on major Iranian petrochemical facilities in Assaluyeh and near Shiraz, escalating tensions after Iran's defiance of US President Donald Trump's ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its civilian infrastructure. The assault, which reportedly caused limited damage but targeted assets worth tens of billions of dollars contributing to half of Iran's petrochemical output, has raised global energy prices due to the ongoing blockade and prompted warnings from the IAEA against strikes near nuclear sites. With Trump yet to approve any ceasefire proposals and Iran vowing continued resistance, the conflict threatens further disruptions to vital oil and gas flows through the strategic strait.",
        "content": "<p>Israel has bombarded Iran\u2019s petrochemical complex. This attack\noccurred after Iran opposed threats from United States President Donald\nTrump, who vowed to destroy civilian infrastructure if Iran does not\nopen the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n<p>According to AFP on Monday (6 April 2026), Israel targeted Iran\u2019s\nlargest petrochemical facility in Assaluyeh on the Iranian Gulf coast.\nLocal media reported several explosions there.<\/p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s National Petrochemical Company stated it is assessing the\ndamage. Iranian media reported \u201cminor damage\u201d after a second complex\nnear Shiraz in central Iran was also hit by Israeli strikes.<\/p>\n<p>Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said the complex contributes\nabout 50 per cent of Iran\u2019s petrochemical production, valued at \u201ctens of\nbillions of dollars\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael\nGrossi, warned against further attacks near Iran\u2019s Bushehr nuclear power\nplant.<\/p>\n<p>The White House said Trump has not approved any draft agreement to\nend the fighting. This follows media reports on a possible ceasefire\nproposal.<\/p>\n<p>A 45-day ceasefire is \u201cone of many ideas, and the President (Trump)\nhas not approved it,\u201d a White House official told AFP, ahead of Trump\u2019s\npress conference at 5:00 p.m. local time where he is scheduled to\ndiscuss the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has given Iran until midnight local time on Wednesday (8 April)\nto open the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil and gas\nflows. If not, Iran will face US attacks on bridges and power\nplants.<\/p>\n<p>In a harsh, profanity-laced social media post on Sunday (5 April),\nTrump demanded: \u201cOpen that damn strait, you crazy bastards, or you\u2019ll\nlive in Hell\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Iran opposed Trump. An Iranian military spokesperson said Iran will\ncontinue the war \u201cas long as political leaders deem it appropriate\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>It is known that the Israeli attack killed a senior commander of\nIran\u2019s Revolutionary Guard. Meanwhile, Iran retaliated across the region\nwith drones and missiles, warning of \u201cfar more devastating\u201d attacks if\nTrump follows through on his threat.<\/p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has caused oil and gas prices\nto surge. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has prompted countries\nworldwide to implement measures to mitigate its impact.<\/p>\n<p>However, the Revolutionary Guard stated that the Strait of Hormuz\n\u201cwill never return to its previous status, especially for the US and\nIsrael\u201d.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/israel-attacks-irans-petrochemical-complex-following-trumps-threat-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-1775620404",
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