Al Jazeera News Updates Iran rejects US 15-point plan, Iran fires missiles towards Israel
Apr 6, 2026
Fast-paced coverage of strikes hitting Iran's petrochemical hub and linked energy targets. A diplomatic standoff over a rejected 15-point US proposal provokes tense rhetoric. Reports describe missile launches toward Israeli cities with accounts of damage and casualties. Brief mentions of threats concerning the Strait of Hormuz and invitations to follow related debates.
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Attack On Iran's Largest Petrochemical Facility
- Israel says it struck Iran's largest petrochemical facility responsible for about half of the country's production.
- The attack targeted Asalur within the South Pars site and follows a previous March 18 strike on a storage facility there.
Casualties And Senior IRG Losses Reported
- The strikes inside Iran killed at least 34 people and included the killing of Majid Khademi, head of the Revolutionary Guard's intelligence organisation.
- Iran's foreign ministry emphasised national security while rejecting a U.S. 15-point plan as unrealistic.
Iran Rejects US 15-Point Plan
- Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Bagher insisted Tehran will never accept a US 15-point plan, calling it illogical and unrealistic.
- He referenced mediators through Pakistan and other countries and explicitly rejected the 15 American conditions.