Iran says it contained fire at gas refinery after Israeli attacks
The Iranian Oil Ministry says fires broke out at the Fajr Jam Gas Refinery and South Pars gas field in the Bushehr Province after Israeli strikes.
“Following this incident, with the rapid and timely presence of the oil industry operational forces, fire containment and control operations began and the fire was completely contained in the shortest possible time,” the ministry said in a statement, according to Tasnim news agency.
What is the importance of Iran’s South Pars gas field?
As we reported earlier, Iranian media is saying Israeli strikes on the gas field, vital to Iran’s energy sector.
Here are some key facts about the South Pars gas field:
- It is the world’s largest natural gas field, shared with Qatar (where it’s known as the North Field).
- Its output exceeds 700 million cubic meters (24,720cu feet) per day, accounting for roughly 65–70 percent of Iran’s total natural gas production.
- This field is crucial for Iran’s domestic consumption, petrochemical industry, and gas exports.
- Other significant Iranian gas fields include North Pars (with large untapped reserves), Kish and Kangan. However, none match South Pars in scale or output.
Houthi leader says deterring Israel is important for entire region
Abdel-Malik al-Houthi calls on countries across the Arab and Muslim worlds to back Iran in its war with Israel for their own interests.
“Deterring the enemy and averting its impunity and bullying to impose its violations is an important issue that benefits everyone in the region,” he said.
Iran says it shot down 10 Israeli aircraft over past hour
The Iranian military says “10 hostile Israeli aircraft were shot down in various areas” of the country.
‘Every apologist enabling this war crimes is complicit’: Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has shared the names and photos of civilians that he said were “murdered by Israeli bombs in their homes”.
“Every apologist enabling this war crimes is complicit,” Baqaei wrote in a social media post. “This regime will be held accountable.”
