Barrage of US-Israeli strikes target Isfahan

Al Jazeera
March 15, 2026
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US-Israeli strikes on Iranian factory in Isfahan killed at least 15 people.

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A US-Israeli strike on a factory in Isfahan killed at least 15 people, according to Iranian media reports. The attack represents a significant escalation in military operations targeting Iranian infrastructure. The strike could prompt Iranian retaliation and further destabilize the region. Iranian media has not yet provided details about the specific factory targeted or the nature of the joint operation.

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