US-Israeli strike kills 15 at Isfahan factory, Iranian media says | US-Israel war on Iran News
Iranian Missile Strike Claims Lives Amid Ongoing Conflict
A missile strike targeting an industrial area in Isfahan, central Iran, has resulted in the deaths of at least 15 individuals. The attack occurred as workers were present in a factory, according to reports from Iranian state media.
The strike hit a facility engaged in the production of heating and cooling equipment during a working day in Iran. The semi-official Fars news agency attributed the assault to U.S. and Israeli forces. This incident marks the 15th day of escalating hostilities, which Iran’s Ministry of Health indicates have claimed at least 1,444 lives and left over 18,500 injured since the onset of U.S.-Israeli attacks on February 28.
Cities across Iran have faced recurrent missile strikes since the conflict began. On March 8, shelling reportedly damaged the Russian consulate in Isfahan, injuring staff and prompting Moscow to label the incident a “blatant violation” of international law.
The Iranian Ministry of Culture announced that 56 museums and historical sites have sustained damage, including Naqsh-e Jahan Square, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and the Golestan Palace in Tehran. UNESCO has expressed deep concern, noting that four of Iran’s World Heritage Sites have been affected.
On the same day, Iran’s army confirmed the death of Brigadier General Abdullah Jalali-Nasab, who was reportedly killed in an Israeli attack while “defending the country.”
Furthermore, U.S. forces conducted strikes on Kharg Island, a critical hub for Iran’s oil exports. Regional officials stated that operations continued as normal and reported no casualties. U.S. President Donald Trump previously threatened to target Iran’s oil infrastructure if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persisted.
Efforts for negotiations between Iran and the U.S. seem bleak. A senior White House official conveyed that President Trump remains focused on military actions rather than diplomatic resolutions. Similarly, Iranian officials have rejected talks amid ongoing attacks.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the U.S. security framework in the region, describing it as “full of holes,” and urging neighboring countries to “expel foreign aggressors.”
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated that the conflict has entered a “decisive phase” and would persist “as long as necessary.” In response, Iran launched a series of missile attacks on Israel, with reports of explosions heard over Jerusalem. Six waves of missiles, some equipped with cluster bombs, targeted various areas, injuring three individuals in Eilat, including a child, as reported by The Times of Israel.
