Iran claims aluminum plant attacks in Gulf as Houthis join war
Iran has claimed responsibility for attacks on two major aluminum plants in the Gulf, escalating the economic stakes of the Middle East war. The conflict, which began on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks on Iran, has spread to involve Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis and threatens to disrupt global energy markets.
Iran claimed attacks on two major aluminum plants in the Gulf. The plants, belonging to Emirates Global Aluminium and Aluminium Bahrain, were targeted by Iranian missiles and drones. The attacks wounded several people and caused significant damage. Yemen's Houthis have also joined the conflict, claiming their first attack and firing cruise missiles and drones at strategic sites in Israel. The war has raised concerns about spreading to the Red Sea, with Saudi Arabia rerouting oil exports to avoid the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan is hosting talks on the crisis, with foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt attending.
This content was automatically generated and/or translated by AI. It may contain inaccuracies. Please refer to the original sources for verification.