Israel Conducts Covert Attacks on Iranian Gas Pipelines
The sabotage operations targeted vital energy infrastructure, causing significant disruptions in several Iranian provinces.
- Israel's covert operations targeted two major natural gas pipelines in Iran, disrupting heat and cooking gas supplies.
- The attacks mark a notable escalation in the ongoing shadow war between Israel and Iran.
- Iran's oil minister acknowledged the attacks but did not publicly blame Israel, stating the goal was to damage Iran's energy infrastructure.
- Energy experts estimate the attacks knocked out about 15% of Iran's daily natural gas production.
- The operations required deep knowledge of Iran's infrastructure and suggest insider collaboration.