Geopolitical Conflict
Iranian drone strike near Manama damages petroleum refinery
An Iranian drone strike near Manama triggered a fire at a petroleum refinery, injuring at least 32 Bahraini citizens and prompting the national oil company to declare force majeure on its operations.
On 9 March 2026, an explosion near Manama struck a petroleum refinery complex, starting a large fire that injured at least 32 Bahraini citizens, four of them critically. Analysis reviewed by Reuters indicates that a U.S. Patriot missile, deployed to intercept an Iranian drone over Bahrain, likely caused the blast when the drone was shot down mid‑air. The incident occurred amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone attacks against Bahrain as part of the wider 2026 Iran war. The state‑owned Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) subsequently announced force majeure on its group operations, underscoring the impact on critical energy infrastructure.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Date added
- 2026-03-25 09:22 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-25 09:22 UTC
- Source
- http://www.newsofbahrain.com
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