Iran says it remains world’s No. 10 steel producer despite war
Officials dispute global report, cite 7.26 million tons output in early 2026 after attacks on key facilities
TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) — Iran says it has retained its position as the world’s tenth-largest steel producer in the first quarter of 2026, disputing a global industry report and citing continued output despite damage from U.S. and Israeli attacks.
According to Iranian officials, the country produced 7.26 million tons of steel between late December and late March, a period that closely aligns with the first quarter of the calendar year.
The World Steel Association (Worldsteel) had reported that Vietnam, with 6.4 million tons, overtook Iran to claim the tenth spot. However, Mehdi Mohammadi, head of the Alloy Steel Producers Association, rejected the claim as “categorically untrue,” saying the data was incorrect.
Mohammadi said Iran remains the world’s tenth-largest steel producer, ranking behind Brazil, which recorded 8.1 million tons during the same period.
The dispute comes after a wave of attacks on Iran’s steel sector. On April 7, the United States and Israel bombed major facilities, including Mobarakeh Steel and Khuzestan Steel, in what Iranian officials described as a direct assault on the industry.
The strikes caused disruptions, particularly to critical infrastructure such as blast furnaces, raising concerns about potential production setbacks.
However, Nader Soleimani, executive chairman of the Iranian Steel Producers Association, said reports of a complete shutdown or failure to meet production targets were inaccurate.
While acknowledging damage to some areas, Soleimani said Iran’s reliance on domestic capabilities and experience in localizing industrial components would allow for efficient reconstruction of affected facilities.
He expressed confidence that repairs would proceed with minimal disruption, enabling the sector to maintain output levels despite ongoing challenges.
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