Iran Launches Missile Strike on Bahrain’s State Oil Refinery, Fire Reported

The ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States entered its seventh day on Thursday as Iran launched a missile attack on a state-owned oil refinery in Bahrain, triggering a fire and damaging part of the facility. According to Bahrain’s National Communication Centre, the missiles struck the government-owned refinery operated by Bapco Energies. The facility is located on Sitra Island, situated on the eastern coast of Bahrain, south of the capital Manama. Officials reported that the attack caused a fire in one of the refinery’s units. Emergency teams quickly responded and managed to bring the blaze under control. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident. Despite the damage, the refinery continues to operate normally, officials said. An assessment of the extent of the damage caused by the missile strike is currently underway. The attack comes amid rising tensions in the Gulf region. Iran has intensified retaliatory actions following recent strikes carried out by the United States and Israel. Analysts warn that targeting energy infrastructure in the region could potentially disrupt global oil markets and increase geopolitical instability. The situation remains closely monitored as international concerns grow over the expanding conflict and its potential impact on global energy supplies.