Israel Hits Iran’s Two Largest Steel Factories As Tehran Warns Of ‘Heavy Price’

Iran’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Seyed Abbas, has accused Israel of carrying out coordinated attacks on key Iranian infrastructure, warning that Tehran will respond decisively.

In a statement posted on X on Friday, Abbas said, “Israel has hit 2 of Iran’s largest steel factories, a power plant and civilian nuclear sites among other infrastructure.” He added that “Israel claims it acted in coordination with the U.S.”

The minister described the strikes as a contradiction of ongoing diplomatic efforts, stating that the “attack contradicts POTUS extended deadline for diplomacy.”

Abbas further issued a stern warning over the consequences of the reported actions, declaring that “Iran will exact HEAVY price for Israeli crimes.”

Israel has hit 2 of Iran’s largest steel factories, a power plant and civilian nuclear sites among other infrastructure. Israel claims it acted in coordination with the U.S.

Attack contradicts POTUS extended deadline for diplomacy.

Iran will exact HEAVY price for Israeli crimes

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) March 27, 2026

The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region, with concerns growing over the potential for escalation following reported strikes on critical industrial and energy facilities.

Neither Israeli nor U.S. authorities have publicly responded to the specific claims at the time of reporting.

Earlier on Thursday, SaharaReporters reported that the United States President, Donald Trump, announced that the US would delay potential military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for 10 days, signalling a temporary pause in escalating tensions between the two countries.

According to the president, the decision was made to allow more time for ongoing diplomatic negotiations with Iran.

Trump stated that discussions are “going very well,” suggesting optimism about a possible resolution.

“As per Iranian Government request… I am pausing the ​period of Energy Plant ​destruction by 10 Days to Monday, ‌April ⁠6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time,” Trump said in a post ​on ​Truth ⁠Social.

“Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous ​statements to the contrary ​by ⁠the Fake News Media, and others, they are ⁠going ​very well,” he ​said.

The delay applies specifically to planned actions targeting Iran’s energy facilities, a critical component of the country’s economy.

While the US harps on diplomacy, Israel has vowed to continue attacks on Iran.