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Bahrain aluminum giant says Iranian attack targeted its facility
Iran's Revolutionary Guards struck Bahrain and UAE aluminium plants, claiming retaliation for US-Israeli attacks and damaging facilities vital to global supply.
- On Saturday, an Iranian missile and drone strike damaged the Al Taweelah aluminum smelter in the United Arab Emirates operated by Emirates Global Aluminium . The facility sustained significant damage at the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi.
- This attack follows nearly a month of conflict after joint U.S.-Israel strikes on Tehran killed top officials. Iran has retaliated by targeting regional infrastructure and leveraging control over the Strait of Hormuz, effectively blocking key trade routes.
- The Al Taweelah facility produced 1.6 million tons of cast metal in 2025. CEO Abdulnasser bin Kalban said the company is "assessing the damage to our facilities" while prioritizing employee safety.
- Global aluminum supplies face increased strain as Gulf producers responsible for about eight percent of global output halt shipments. Oil has crossed $100 a barrel, reflecting broader commodity price climbs from the conflict.
- Indonesia's nickel producers and garment exporters face similar threats as the conflict disrupts logistics across multiple industries. Experts warn these ongoing industrial halts, compounded by high commodity costs, will continue to weigh on global economies.
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Tehran targets Gulf aluminum facilities
Tehran stepped up its attacks on Gulf nations, hitting aluminum plants in Bahrain and the UAE this weekend.The strikes add to the pressures facing global commodities markets amid disruptions to both production and shipping.The Middle East accounts for 9% of the world’s production of aluminum, an abundant metal that is essential to the functioning of the global economy given its importance to a wide range of industries, including packaging, aeros…
Iran has attacked aluminum factories in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, injuring at least eight people, the French news agency AFP reported today. Meanwhile, several explosions have been heard in Tehran, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards have threatened to attack branches of American universities in the region.
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