Iran Infrastructure Destruction
Documenting what has been struck and destroyed during the 2026 US-Iran war. Before & after accounts based on reports from journalists, satellite imagery analysis, and official statements.
10
Targets Struck
5
Critical Sites
168+
Civilians Killed
Mobarakeh Steel Complex
Isfahan
Iran's largest steel plant — 40% of national steel output
Before
Major industrial hub employing 20,000+ workers. Produced 7.2M tons of steel annually, backbone of Iranian manufacturing.
After
Multiple buildings destroyed across the complex. Production completely halted. Thousands of workers displaced.
Human cost: Casualties reported among night-shift workers
Khuzestan Steel Company
Ahvaz, Khuzestan
Major steel producer in oil-rich Khuzestan province
Before
Operating steel mill in industrial zone. Key employer in the region.
After
Struck alongside national steel infrastructure campaign. Significant structural damage.
Human cost: Worker casualties reported
Arak Heavy Water Reactor
Arak, Markazi Province
Nuclear research facility — heavy water production for plutonium pathway
Before
Operational nuclear research facility. Part of Iran's declared nuclear program under modified JCPOA agreements.
After
Heavily damaged across multiple strike waves. Reactor and supporting facilities destroyed.
Human cost: Researchers and staff casualties
Minab School
Minab, Hormozgan
Functioning primary school in residential area
Before
Active school serving local community. Hundreds of students and staff.
After
Reduced to rubble. One of the deadliest single strikes of the conflict.
Human cost: 168 killed including children
Bandar Abbas Port
Bandar Abbas, Hormozgan
Major naval base and commercial port on the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's most important port.
Before
Iran's primary naval installation and busiest commercial port. Key to oil exports and trade.
After
Heavily struck. Port facilities, naval assets, and commercial infrastructure damaged or destroyed.
Human cost: Military and civilian port worker casualties
Iran University of Science & Technology (IUST)
Tehran
Physics department with alleged nuclear research links. One of Iran's top universities.
Before
Premier engineering university. Physics department conducting research across multiple disciplines.
After
Physics department building struck and destroyed. Research facilities leveled.
Human cost: Faculty and student casualties
Isfahan Oil Refinery
Isfahan
One of Iran's largest refineries — processes 370,000 barrels/day
Before
Fully operational refinery supplying fuel to central Iran.
After
Struck early in campaign. Major fires and structural damage. Production halted.
Human cost: Worker casualties in initial strikes
Kharg Island Oil Terminal
Kharg Island, Persian Gulf
Iran's main oil export terminal — handles ~90% of oil exports
Before
Critical oil export infrastructure. Iran's economic lifeline for crude exports.
After
Storage tanks and loading facilities struck. Oil export capacity severely degraded.
Human cost: Worker casualties; massive environmental damage to Gulf waters
Haftkel Water Reservoir
Haftkel, Khuzestan
10,000 cubic meter water reservoir serving local population
Before
Functioning water reservoir providing clean water to surrounding communities.
After
Destroyed. Local population cut off from primary water supply.
Human cost: Water crisis for surrounding population
Sanandaj IRGC Garrison
Sanandaj, Kurdistan Province
IRGC military garrison in Kurdish region
Before
Active military installation housing IRGC forces.
After
Struck and damaged. Military assets destroyed.
Human cost: Military casualties
Data compiled from multiple sources including wire reports, satellite analysis, and official statements. Last updated March 29, 2026.