Israel hits Iranian petrochemical plant as Trump deadline approaches

Mr Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is set for Monday night Washington time

A pedestrian walks as vehicles drive past a billboard depicting Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in central Tehran, Iran (Vahid Salemi/AP)

Israel struck a key petrochemical plant at Iran’s massive South Pars natural gas field and killed two paramilitary Revolutionary Guard commanders, potentially challenging a new 45-day ceasefire proposal for Tehran and the US as Donald Trump’s ultimatum looms within hours.

The gas field attack on Monday was aimed at eliminating a major source of revenue for Iran, Israel said.