Tehran, April 16 -- The Iranian government has implemented a total ban on the export of petrochemical products as it scrambles to safeguard internal supplies following a series of precision Israeli strikes on its industrial infrastructure.

According to a report by the Times of Israel, the decision was publicised by the economic newspaper Donya-e-Eqtesad, highlighting a shift in strategy to "prioritize domestic supply and prevent shortages of raw materials."

The directive, issued on Tuesday by a high-ranking official from the National Petrochemical Company responsible for downstream sectors, "ordered petrochemical firms to suspend exports until further notice." This move comes as the Islamic Republic attempts to insulate its domestic man...