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On June 8th, the Israeli military launched an airstrike on the Mahshah Petrochemical Complex in southern Iran, marking the first attack on the facility since the ceasefire agreement between the two countries in April. The Bandar Imam Petrochemical Complex has an annual production capacity of approximately 720 million tons and is the largest petrochemical base in Iran. Iranian media reported that the Karen petrochemical plant was attacked twice that morning, with facilities damaged but no casualties. The military claimed that the target was related to ballistic missile projects, and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard warned that it would expand its retaliation scope, including striking energy facilities. The export of petrochemical products accounts for about 0.25% of Iran's total export value. Israel claims that the park is a dual-use military civilian facility, but international law experts emphasize that attacks must comply with the principle of proportionality.