Iranian-backed forces have intensified regional attacks, striking major industrial facilities across the Gulf.
Aluminium Bahrain confirmed its smelter-among the world’s largest-was targeted, wounding two employees.
Emirates Global Aluminium reported significant damage at its Abu Dhabi plant, with several injuries following an Iranian strike.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels, backed by Tehran, launched missile barrages into Israel, claiming hits on sensitive military sites. Israel said it intercepted incoming projectiles.
Energy markets reacted sharply as Iran effectively restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz-a vital global oil transit point.
Oman is probing drone strikes that injured a foreign worker at the port of Salalah. Kuwait also reported extensive damage to radar systems at its main airport after a 15-drone assault.
Tehran accused Israel of attacking domestic steel operations and threatened retaliation against U.S. and Israeli academic institutions in the region.
Israel maintains air operations against Iran and Lebanon. The IDF confirmed killing Ali Shoeib, a journalist affiliated with Hezbollah’s Al Manar TV, labeling him a member of the Iranian-backed Radwan Force. Two other media workers died in the same strike.
The World Health Organization recorded the deaths of nine paramedics in southern Lebanon within 24 hours, bringing March’s toll among health personnel to 51.