Israel hits Iran's South Pars petrochemical plant as mediators float new ceasefire proposal

April 06, 2026

An Israeli military spokesman confirmed the killing of Asghar Bakeri in a briefing to reporters. He said Bakeri had planned attacks on Israeli and U.S. targets as well as operations in Israel, Syria and Lebanon.

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