Iranian Drone Attack Hits Bahrain's Bapco Oil Refinery, After Overnight Sitra Strikes Injured Dozens

Manama, Bahrain: One of the major oil ⁠refineries in Bahrain that serves as the country’s key facility for energy, Bapco ‌oil ⁠refinery, was attacked early on Monday by a suspected Iranian drone strikes.

Thick smoke and fire was seen ​rising from the direction of the Bapco ‌oil ⁠refinery ⁠in ​Bahrain, eyewitnesses recounted.

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Bahrain said that a separate Iranian drone attack on Monday night hit the island of Sitra, injuring 32 people. Some sustained serious injuries, including children.

Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have also been missile attacks as Iran retaliates to the US bases in the region for the Israel-US joint strikes targeting civilian facilities and military establishments across Iran.

Large fire seen burning this morning at the primary refinery for the Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO) near the capital Manama, following a combined drone and missile attack earlier by Iran against Bahrain. pic.twitter.com/1dJA4acoat

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