Iranian missiles hit the critical energy heart of Gulf countries.
Saudi Arabia: Ras Tanura Refinery
1. Facility details: One of Saudi's largest domestic refineries and a key hub for crude oil exports, with a daily production of about 550,000 barrels.
2. Damage situation: On March 2, 2026, the refinery was targeted by multiple Iranian drones. The Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed that the debris from intercepted drones caused a fire at the facility, prompting Saudi Aramco to announce a temporary shutdown of the refinery. This marked the first direct targeting of Gulf energy infrastructure by Iran.
Qatar: Ras Laffan Industrial City
1. Facility details: The world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production area, accounting for approximately 20% of global supply.
2. Damage situation: On March 2, it was hit by Iranian ballistic missiles and drones. Due to the damage sustained, Qatar Energy Company announced a complete suspension of LNG production, leading to a global surge in natural gas prices.
United Arab Emirates: Jebel Ali Port and surrounding facilities
1. Facility details: A critical logistics center in Dubai, located near condensate refineries and power facilities.
2. Damage situation: On March 1-2, the port experienced a missile attack followed by a fire. While logistics were the main focus, the associated energy storage and power backup facilities were affected, leading to temporary shutdown of operations.
Kuwait: Al-Ahmadi Refinery
1. Damage situation: On March 2, some facilities at the refinery were damaged due to falling missile debris from intercept.
Oman: Duqm Port
1. Damage situation: On March 3, Oman reported a drone attack on Duqm Commercial Port on its eastern coast, leading to damage to a fuel tank.
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