US-Israeli strike kills 15 at Isfahan factory, Iranian media says

Al Jazeera
March 14, 2026
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US-Israeli forces killed 15 people in strike on Iranian factory amid escalating conflict.

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A US-Israeli strike killed 15 people at a factory in Isfahan, Iran, according to Iranian media reports. The attack occurred in central Iran as Tehran simultaneously launched new missile salvoes targeting Israeli positions. The strike represents a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Iranian media did not immediately provide details about the type of factory targeted or the nature of the US involvement in the operation.

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