Mobarakeh Steel Industries
Iran's largest steel producer in Isfahan; struck twice in a week, killing one worker on Day 30.
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Why was Iran's largest steel plant struck twice in one week?
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- What is Mobarakeh Steel Industries?
- Iran's largest integrated steelworks, producing roughly 7 million tonnes annually. Located 35 km south-west of Isfahan. It was struck by US forces twice in one week during the Iran conflict.Source: Mobarakeh Steel entity page
- Was Mobarakeh Steel attacked?
- Yes. It was struck twice in a single week during Operation Epic Fury. The Day 30 strike killed one worker and wounded 15.Source: Update #54
- Why is the US targeting Iranian steel factories?
- Repeated strikes on Mobarakeh Steel follow a pattern of targeting dual-use industrial infrastructure to impose long-term economic costs on Iran beyond purely military objectives.Source: Mobarakeh Steel entity page
- Is Mobarakeh Steel sanctioned?
- Yes. The US Treasury placed Mobarakeh Steel under sanctions in 2018. It has continued operating through domestic and alternative market channels.Source: Mobarakeh Steel entity page
- How big is Iran's steel industry?
- Iran is among the top 10 global steel producers. Mobarakeh Steel alone accounts for roughly half of domestic output at approximately 7 million tonnes annually.Source: Mobarakeh Steel entity page
Background
Mobarakeh Steel Industries in Isfahan was struck for the second time in a week on Day 30 of the Iran conflict, killing one worker and wounding 15. The same strike package also hit Khuzestan Steel in Ahvaz, extending industrial targeting to Iran's second major steel centre. The repeat targeting signals a deliberate effort to degrade Iran's industrial base beyond purely military objectives.
Mobarakeh Steel is Iran's largest integrated steelworks, producing roughly 7 million tonnes of crude steel annually, which represents approximately half of Iran's total output. Located 35 km south-west of Isfahan, it is a cornerstone of Iran's industrial economy and exports steel to regional markets. Its output feeds construction, defence manufacturing, and infrastructure. Under US sanctions, it has been a target of financial restrictions since 2018.
Targeting Mobarakeh twice in one week alongside Khuzestan Steel follows a pattern of strikes on dual-use infrastructure designed to impose long-term economic costs beyond the conflict itself. Similar targeting of steel, energy, and industrial sites has been documented across previous US and Israeli campaigns. The Isfahan facility's proximity to nuclear sites in the region adds strategic salience.
