US and Israeli Military Strike Hits Iran's Largest Aluminium Producer, IRALCO

Published: Apr 9, 2026 09:34

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] The Iran Aluminium Company (IRALCO) in Arak, Iran's largest aluminium producer, was struck during US and Israeli military operations on April 8, 2026. IRALCO is the country’s primary aluminum production facility, with an annual capacity of around 160,000–200,000 tons.

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