BREAKING: US-Israeli Airstrikes Hit Shiraz in Southern Iran – Power Facility and Shiraz Electronics Industries (SA-Iran) Targeted, Causing Blackouts in Fars Province
By Reflecto News Desk
April 6, 2026
The historic city of Shiraz in Fars Province, southern Iran, came under attack during a large-scale wave of US-Israeli airstrikes that targeted multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, Ahvaz, and Bandar Abbas. Iranian officials and local reports indicate strikes on a power facility and an industrial/electronics site known as Shiraz Electronics Industries (SEI or SA-Iran), resulting in electricity outages affecting parts of Fars Province and residential areas in Shiraz.
The strikes are part of the ongoing Operation Epic Fury, aimed at degrading Iran’s military, missile production, and dual-use infrastructure capabilities.
Aerial view of Shiraz, showing the city’s urban and industrial layout in Fars Province (file image).
Targets Hit in Shiraz
According to Iranian media and eyewitness accounts:
- Power Facility: Strikes damaged electricity infrastructure, leading to widespread blackouts in parts of Shiraz and surrounding areas of Fars Province. Power outages have disrupted daily life for residents, with reports of affected households and services.
- Shiraz Electronics Industries (SEI / SA-Iran): This facility, a subsidiary of Iran Electronics Industries (IEI) under the Ministry of Defense, produces military electronics, including radars, avionics, missile-guidance systems, electronic warfare equipment, and related components. It has been sanctioned by the US for its role in supporting Iran’s armed forces. Repeated strikes on the complex aim to disrupt production of advanced military systems.
Explosions were reported in the vicinity of the electronics complex and other industrial zones, with smoke visible and the smell of gunpowder noted by residents. Low-flying aircraft and air defense activity were also described in the area.
Overview of industrial and electronics facilities in the Shiraz region (illustrative satellite-style view).
Broader Wave of Strikes Across Iran
Shiraz was one of several cities hit in the latest escalation:
- Tehran: Strikes included areas near Sharif University of Technology, residential zones, and other infrastructure.
- Isfahan: Multiple military and industrial targets reported.
- Ahvaz (Khuzestan Province): Industrial sites and energy-related facilities affected.
- Bandar Abbas: Port and naval-related targets.
These operations continue the pattern of focusing on missile production, air defenses, command centers, and dual-use industrial sites. Earlier strikes in the Fars region had already targeted the Imam Javad Missile Base south of Shiraz.
Iranian officials have condemned the attacks as aggression against civilian and economic infrastructure, while US and Israeli sources maintain that operations target military and proliferation-related capabilities to reduce threats from Iran’s missile program and regional proxies.
Strategic Importance of Shiraz Targets
- Power Infrastructure: Disrupting electricity supplies affects both civilian populations and industrial operations across Fars Province, a key southern region.
- Electronics Industries: Shiraz Electronics Industries plays a significant role in Iran’s defense electronics sector. Disrupting it could impact production of radars, guidance systems, and other components used in missiles and military platforms.
Power blackouts have been reported in several Iranian provinces following strikes on energy and electricity infrastructure, though Iranian authorities have stated that grids are being stabilized where possible.
Context in the Ongoing Conflict
This latest wave occurs as:
- Iran rejects a proposed 45-day ceasefire, demanding a permanent end to hostilities with security guarantees.
- President Trump has not approved the interim plan, and military operations continue.
- Retaliatory actions have included Iranian strikes causing fires and damage at UAE oil and gas sites (Asab, Habshan, Bu Hasa).
- Accusations persist regarding a recent US pilot rescue mission and civilian casualties, including reports from earlier strikes in Tehran.
The cumulative impact on Iran’s energy, industrial, and technological infrastructure is mounting, contributing to economic pressure and humanitarian concerns.
Reflecto News will continue monitoring developments in Shiraz and other affected cities for updates on damage assessments, power restoration efforts, official statements, and any further escalation. For verified, timely coverage of the US-Iran-Israel conflict, bookmark Reflecto News and follow our dedicated Middle East section.