Iran's IRGC Strikes Gulf Aluminum Plants, Claims US Military Link
Key Takeaways
- IRGC says it struck Emirates Global Aluminium and Aluminium Bahrain facilities with missiles and drones.
- Attacks described as targeting US military-linked industries in the Gulf.
- Two workers injured in the strikes, reported by Alba and others.
IRGC Targets Aluminum Facilities
Iran's IRGC struck major aluminum production facilities in Bahrain and the UAE.
The IRGC claimed these sites were linked to the US military and aerospace sectors.
Alba confirmed two employees were injured, EGA reported significant damage and six injuries.
IRGC Frames Strikes as Retaliation
The strikes were retaliation for US-Israeli attacks on Iranian industrial infrastructure.
The IRGC warned future operations would target broader military and economic structures.
Economic Ripple Effects
The Gulf produces an estimated 4 to 9 percent of global aluminum supply.
EGA's Al Taweelah smelter produced 1.6 million tonnes in 2025.
Maersk temporarily halted operations at Oman’s Salalah port.
Regional Impact and Escalation
The strikes add to a five-week cycle of escalating retaliatory attacks.
The IRGC threatened to target US universities in the Middle East.
The situation is contributing to regional economic instability.
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