Khuzestan Province
Coverage of Khuzestan Province in the Nexus archive.
- Explosions break out near US base in northern Iraq
Explosions near a U.S. military base in northern Iraq occurred hours after U.S. strikes on Iran. The U.S. and Iran have exchanged escalating attacks over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian media reporting casualties from U.S. bombardment. Iraq's Prime Minister, Ali al-Zaidi, is in Tehran advocating for peace, while Houthi rebels in Yemen targeted Saudi oil tankers, risking further conflict.
- US attack on Iran's Ahvaz kills four
A US missile strike on the outskirts of Ahvaz in Iran's Khuzestan province killed at least four people and wounded five others.
- US strike on Iran's border with Iraq kills two
A US strike on Iran's Shalamcheh border crossing with Iraq killed two people and wounded 11 others. A US missile also hit Bushehr and Andimeshk in Iran's Khuzestan province, with no casualties reported in those attacks. Valiollah Hayati, a deputy governor in Khuzestan, attributed the Andimeshk attack to a 'terrorist enemy of America.'
- Iran nuclear agency condemns US strike on Darkhovin nuclear power plant site: Mehr
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization condemned a U.S. attack on the Darkhovin nuclear power plant site under construction in Khuzestan province, calling it a violation of international law. The strike was reported by Mehr news agency, though the exact date of the incident was not specified. Construction of the plant began in 2022.
- Iranian drones strike two US bases in Kuwait, report says
Iranian drones attacked two U.S. bases in Kuwait—Ali Al-Salem Air Base and Camp Udairi—as part of Operation Sa'eqeh. U.S. jets later bombed locations near Shadegan in Iran’s Khuzestan province and Qeshm Island.
- Iran says it shot down US drone over Andimeshk
Iran claims its air defense systems shot down a US Air Force MQ-9A Reaper drone over Andimeshk in Khuzestan Province. State media reported the incident, specifying the location and the type of drone involved.
- Explosions reported in southern Iran’s Ahvaz
Explosions were reported in Ahvaz, the capital of Iran's Khuzestan province, according to Iran's Fars news agency. This follows a series of US attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliatory actions against Gulf states, which have seemingly terminated the existing memorandum of understanding between the nations.
- Four sites in Bushehr targeted by US strikes, Iranian official says
US air strikes targeted four locations in Bushehr, Iran, and two cities in Khuzestan province, according to Iranian officials. The attacks occurred on Monday afternoon, with Abadan and Mahshahr among the affected sites.
- After the US-Iran MoU: Diplomacy’s unfinished business
The US and Iran have escalated military actions following a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that temporarily paused their conflict, with the US conducting precision strikes in southern Iran and Iran retaliating with ballistic missile attacks. Tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy export route, have intensified as commercial shipping retreats and oil prices rise, highlighting unresolved issues from the MoU.
- US launches fresh strikes on Iran, Tehran targets American assets in Gulf states in flareup over Hormuz
The US launched fresh strikes on Iran targeting military assets near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iranian retaliation against US allies in Gulf states like Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman. The conflict, part of an ongoing dispute over Hormuz, resulted in casualties and infrastructure damage in Iran and attacks on military bases in the region.
- Video: Israel claims strike on Iranian petrochemical complex
Israel claims responsibility for a strike on Iran’s Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex. Video footage shows smoke plumes rising from the facility in Khuzestan Province.
- Israel confirms attack on petrochemical facility in Iran's Mahshahr
The Israeli military confirmed striking a petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, Iran's Khuzestan province. Iranian media reported the attack targeted the Karun Petrochemical Company, with details on damage and casualties to be announced later.