US-Israeli Attacks Target Kerman and Sirjan in Southern Iran

Middle Eastern outlets focus on the human and economic damage inside Iran, including claims that 70 percent of its steel capacity was destroyed and reports that former foreign minister Kamal Kharazi was gravely wounded at home. Coverage also notes the injuries to Afghan workers in Kerman and Sirjan and the UAE’s economic squeeze, stressing that ordinary workers and regional trade are being dragged into the confrontation. Commentators in this block warn that further strikes or Iranian retaliation could deepen economic hardship across the region and disrupt shipping routes.

• •Israeli claims of destroying 70 percent of Iran’s steel production are treated as a major blow to Iran’s industry.
• •Reports that Kamal Kharazi was gravely wounded in an attack on his home highlight risks to senior Iranian figures.
• •Injuries to at least two Afghan workers in Kerman and Sirjan show foreign laborers are caught in the crossfire.
• •The UAE’s move to squeeze Iranian economic links is described as cutting a key trade and finance channel for Tehran.
• •Regional commentators warn that Iranian threats against US and Israel-linked ships could disrupt Gulf and Indian Ocean shipping.