Iran launched a ballistic missile targeting the ICL Rotem chemical complex in Israel’s Negev desert, causing a major explosion and fire. The facility is a key supplier of white phosphorus to the U.S. military, a munition banned for use in civilian areas due to its horrific effects. The strike follows earlier joint operations by Washington and Tel Aviv against Iran, escalating tensions. Iran also hit other Israeli sites, including near the Orot Rabin Power Plant and Safed, with military censorship suppressing details. The facility processes phosphate from the Dead Sea, exports it to U.S. ICL Group facilities and holds exclusive rights to…

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