00:21Imagine a single missile hitting one of the most important oil facilities in the Persian
00:26Gulf and setting it on fire. That's exactly what happened when an Iranian ballistic missile
00:33struck Bahrain's largest oil refinery, triggering a massive blaze and sending thick
00:39black smoke into the night sky. The dramatic strike targeted a facility that processes
00:45hundreds of thousands of barrels of oil every day, raising immediate fears about the safety
00:52of the region's energy infrastructure. And it's not just about Bahrain. This attack
00:57could have global consequences for oil markets and the wider Middle East conflict. Late on
01:03the evening of March 5, 2026, authorities confirmed that an Iranian missile hit a unit of the
01:09BAPCO Energies refinery on Sitra Island, south of Bahrain's capital, Manama. The refinery
01:16is operated by the Bahrain Petroleum Company, or BAPCO, and it is the largest and only major
01:22oil processing facility in the kingdom. Within moments of the strike, a large fire erupted inside
01:30the refinery complex. Emergency crews quickly rushed to the scene and worked to contain the flames.
01:37Officials later confirmed that the fire was brought under control and no casualties were reported.
01:42This refinery is a critical part of Bahrain's economy and the Gulf's energy network. After recent
01:50modernization, it has the capacity to process around 400,000 barrels of oil per day. That makes it one of
01:57the most important industrial sites in the country, and a key link in regional fuel supply chains. So when
02:05a missile hit the facility, it immediately raised concerns about energy security across the Gulf.
02:10Videos posted on social media captured the shocking moment. Huge orange fireballs erupted from the
02:18industrial complex, followed by thick black smoke rising into the sky. Witnesses nearby filmed the flames
02:26as sirens echoed across the area, and emergency vehicles rushed toward the refinery. The explosions lit up
02:33the night, creating a scene that many residents described as terrifying and surreal. The strike is
02:40part of Iran's wider retaliation campaign during the escalating Middle East conflict. Over the past week,
02:48Iranian missiles and drones have targeted U.S. bases and allied infrastructure across the Gulf. Bahrain is
02:55particularly sensitive because it hosts the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Manama. In recent days, Bahrain
03:02reported intercepting dozens of incoming missiles and drones. But this time, one missile managed to penetrate
03:09defenses and strike the refinery. The attack has also sparked fears of a possible energy war in the Persian Gulf.
03:17Earlier in the week, a drone strike reportedly targeted Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery, one of the world's
03:24largest oil export terminals. If more energy facilities come under attack, analysts warn it could disrupt global
03:32oil supplies and push prices even higher. For now, Bahraini officials say the refinery remains operational and the fire
03:40has been contained. But the strike sends a powerful signal. In this rapidly escalating conflict, even the Gulf's
03:48most critical energy infrastructure is no longer safe.
04:15of course, one of the world's largest oil supply chains, one of the world's largest oil supply chains.
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