# Israel Struck an Iranian Steel Facility. Was It a Valid Military Target?

- Published: 2026-07-11T13:26:24Z
- Updated: 2026-07-12T18:30:16Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/11/world/middleeast/iran-steel-plant-civilian-military.html
- Tags: The New York Times · World
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During the war, Israel attacked Iran’s steel plants, saying they provided forces with revenue and the means to make weapons, but it also hurt the civilian economy.

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