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Bahrain's Gulf Petrochemical Industries says fire under control at units after Iran drone attack
Bahrain said the drone strikes caused fires at petrochemical and oil storage sites, and officials reported no injuries after the flames were extinguished.
- On Sunday, a fire broke out at the Borouge petrochemicals plant in Ruwais, UAE, following an attack. Abu Dhabi authorities said falling debris from intercepted threats caused the blaze, halting production.
- Drone strikes simultaneously targeted energy infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain, damaging two power plants and igniting fires at storage facilities operated by Bapco Energies and Bahraini Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company.
- Renewing threats on Saturday, Trump demanded Iran open the Strait of Hormuz by Monday or face devastating consequences. Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi countered by threatening U.S. military infrastructure across the region.
- Mediators from Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt are working to broker a ceasefire, with Pakistan's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tahir Andrabi saying efforts are "right on track" after talks were scheduled to begin soon.
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Bapco's note: "The fire has been completely extinguished and the situation is under control"
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Iranian Drone Strike Hits Bahrain Petrochemical Facility, Fire Erupts at GPIC Units; No Casualties Reported
Iranian drones struck the Bahraini Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company on Sunday, leading to fire in several operational units, Al Jazeera reported. Al Jazeera, citing Bahrain News Agency, reported the fire was later brought under control, and no casualties were reported in the incident. Iranian Drone Strike Hits Bahrain Petrochemical Facility, Fire Erupts at GPIC Units; No Casualties Reported.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right5Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Right
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