Israeli Drone Strike Hits Iran South Pars Gas Field, Disrupts Production

Israel conducted a drone strike targeting Phase 14 of Iran’s South Pars gas field, causing a significant fire and temporarily halting gas production from this critical energy asset, according to multiple Iranian and international sources. The attack also sparked a fire at the nearby Fajr Jam refinery, which processes gas from South Pars and other fields, marking a direct hit on Iran’s key energy infrastructure amid escalating regional tensions. These strikes are part of Israel’s larger Operation Rising Lion, a broad offensive against Iranian military and strategic sites, which has prompted retaliatory missile barrages from Iran targeting Israeli cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. The conflict has resulted in casualties on both sides and disruptions in regional energy supplies, with Iran condemning nuclear talks with the U.S. as "meaningless" in light of the hostilities. Eyewitnesses and Iranian authorities report ongoing investigations into the extent of damage, while both nations remain on heightened alert as the conflict intensifies. The Israeli Defense Forces have yet to officially confirm responsibility for the drone attacks, but the pattern aligns with recent tit-for-tat strikes between Israel and Iranian-linked assets.