US EditionIranian attack hits Israeli oil refinery in Haifa, some damage reported
The Iranian missile strike caused localized damage to the Bazan oil refinery in Haifa with power outages quickly restored, Israeli officials said.
- On March 19, 2026, an Iranian missile struck the Bazan oil refineries in Haifa Bay, causing visible damage and smoke after sirens and hazardous-materials checks across Israel.
- Following U.S. and Israeli strikes since Feb. 28, Iran launched reprisal strikes, saying they respond to attacks on its military and South Pars gasfield.
- Fire and Rescue Services dispatched 15 teams to the Bazan facilities while bomb-disposal units and the Environmental Protection Ministry secured and monitored hazardous sites.
- Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen said there was 'no significant damage to infrastructure sites' and power was briefly disrupted then mostly restored; Petrochemicals Ltd. shares fell more than 10% and Bazan's stock dropped more than 6.5%.
- Brent crude oil traded above $110 and spiked to $118 as Iran's strikes on Ras Laffan LNG hub pushed European gas prices up 35%, threatening supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran claims to have attacked oil refineries in Israel.
The Bazan oil refinery in Haifa, Israel, was damaged by shrapnel after several consecutive rocket barrages from Iran set off sirens across Israel on Thursday afternoon. Magen David Adom units were dispatched to the scene. No injuries were reported, and the Israel Fire and Rescue Services confirmed that there had been no leakage of hazardous substances. "The damage to the power grid in the north is localized and not significant," Energy Minister …
Iran is attacking an important oil refinery in Haifa, thus making real threats to Israeli attacks on gas facilities. US President Trump wants to prevent further escalation and talks with Prime Minister Netanyahu - but there are voices that already see a loss of control in the US.
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