Israeli Prime Minister: Israel Has Destroyed 70% of Iran's Steel Capacity; Media: Madagascar Foils Assassination Attempt Against President

AFP, Jerusalem, April 3 — Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated today that Israel's strikes against Iran have destroyed approximately 70% of its steel production capacity, severely impacting Iran's weapons manufacturing capabilities.

Netanyahu (Benjamin Netanyahu) said in a video statement: "We are continuing to strike the Iranian terror regime in coordination with our ally, the United States. ... In recent days, our air force has destroyed about 70% of Iran’s steel production capacity — a significant achievement that has left the Revolutionary Guards without financial resources and the ability to mass-produce weapons."

Steel is not only essential for industrial production but also crucial for military manufacturing, including missiles, drones, and naval vessels, giving it strategic importance.

Iran’s two largest steel companies — Khuzestan Steel Company and Mobarakeh Steel Company — have been forced to halt operations due to multiple waves of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, both of which have stated that rebuilding their facilities will take several months.

In retaliation, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have launched missile and drone attacks on industrial zones in Israel and across the Middle East.

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Sputnik News, Moscow, April 3 — The Madagascar Daily reported on April 3 that a group of individuals, including several officers, were accused of plotting a coup in Madagascar and attempting to assassinate transitional president Ravalomanana.

Ravalomanana stated on March 27 that a coup was being planned. Suspects were apprehended on March 31 and transferred to court.

The newspaper quoted Ravalomanana as saying: "A total of 13 people were involved in the assassination plot and coup planning against the president. It should be emphasized that among those implicated are military officers, including a general who had previously publicly declared his intention to participate in the coup."

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