Bahrain's Alba confirms Iranian attack on its facilitiesA building that was damaged by an Iranian drone attack, after Israel and the U.S. launched strikes on Iran, in Juffair, Manama, Bahrain, March 1, 2026. REUTERSAluminium ​Bahrain, also known as Alba, confirmed early Sunday that ​its facilities were targeted in ‌an Iranian attack a day earlier, Bahrain's state news agency reported. Alba said two people were mildly injured in the attack, adding that it was assessing damage in ​the facilities. The ⁠confirmation comes after Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted Alba and Emirates Global Aluminium in response to attacks on two ‌Iranian steel plants. Separately, Bahrain's Foulath Holding, the parent company of Bahrain Steel, declared on Saturday a force majeure on its operations due to the regional ⁠conflict and "associated security and logistical disruptions".

Source: Bangkok Post March 29, 2026 04:07 UTC