Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit

BBC News - World ConflictNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete March 29, 2026 at 03:32 PM

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Recent Iranian attacks across the Gulf have targeted major industrial sites, including aluminum plants in Bahrain and the UAE, reportedly wounding employees and causing significant damage. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility, stating the attacks were retaliation for US and Israeli strikes on Iranian industrial facilities, alleging the targeted sites were linked to the American military. Elsewhere, Oman is investigating attacks on its port, and Kuwait reported damage to its airport's radar system. These events coincide with Yemen's Houthis entering the conflict, launching missiles towards Israel and raising concerns about potential disruptions to shipping in the Red Sea. The attacks have further destabilized the region, already strained by the ongoing US-Israel war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to increased oil and gas prices.

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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted the sites with drones and missiles on Saturday.

factual — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)100% confidence

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said a number of people had been injured in an Iranian strike on a key aluminium plant in Abu Dhabi.

factual — The United Arab Emirates (UAE)100% confidence

Aluminium Bahrain said its facility has been attacked by Iran, with two employees wounded

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Oil and gas prices have already spiked as Iran has effectively shut the Strait of Hormuz.

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The IRGC claimed the aluminium facilities were linked to the American military.

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Dearbail Jordan 30% Oman 50% Kuwait 50% Red Sea 50% Houthis ×360% United States ×260% United Arab Emirates (UAE) 60% Strait of Hormuz 60% Israel ×570% Aluminium Bahrain ×370% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) ×270% Iran ×1090%

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iranian attacks 90% gulf nations 80% industrial sites 80% aluminium plant 70% drone attacks 60% economic disruption 60% energy prices 50% strait of hormuz 50% houthi attacks 40% us-israel war 40%

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Iran

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