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Bahrain says Iranian strike on oil complex causes fire, damage: state media

Published: 09 Mar 2026 - 09:25 am | Last Updated: 09 Mar 2026 - 09:26 am
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AFP

Manama: A strike targeting Bahrain's sprawling Al Ma'ameer oil facility caused a fire at the complex along with material damage, state media said on Monday, in the latest attack against Gulf energy installations.

"Outbreak of a fire due to the Iranian aggression targeting a facility in Al Ma'ameer, with material damage reported but no casualties recorded, and the competent authorities have begun firefighting procedures," Bahrain News Agency said in a post on X.