Iran and Hezbollah Fire 85 Missiles at Haifa; Bazan Oil Refinery Hit Twice
Key Takeaways
- Bazan oil refinery in Haifa was hit during Iran-led missiles.
- Fire and smoke erupted in Haifa's industrial zone; hazmat and chemical leakage fears.
- Houthis claimed involvement; Iran-led barrage coordinated with Lebanon-based forces.
Iran-Hezbollah Strike Haifa
Iranian forces and Hezbollah launched a coordinated missile and rocket barrage on Haifa, firing approximately 85 projectiles.
At least seven people were treated for light injuries, one seriously wounded.
The Bazan oil refinery in Haifa was struck twice within 24 hours, igniting multiple fires.
Oil Refinery Hit Multiple Times
Firefighters battled blazes at the Bazan refinery which sustained damage from repeated strikes.
Israeli environmental advocates warned about the risks of delaying the refinery's relocation.
The escalating strikes on civilian infrastructure raised alarms among analysts.
Iran Extends Bombing to Gulf States
Iran continued missile strikes on Gulf Arab states.
Saudi Arabia intercepted missiles over its territory.
Kuwaiti authorities evacuated around 1,000 people.
GCC Summits Address Crisis
GCC foreign ministers agreed to meet in Riyadh for an emergency summit.
The UAE International Aid Agency deployed a 50-truck convoy to Gaza.
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