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Iran Attacks Israel Haifa Refinery: Iran claims it has launched a missile attack on the Bazan oil refinery in Haifa, Israel, which supplies 50-60% of the country’s fuel needs.
Iran Attack Israel Haifa Refinery: The US-Israel-Iran conflict appears to be taking a dangerous turn. Iran has claimed to have launched a missile attack on Israel’s largest oil refinery complex. The attack targeted the Bazan Group refinery in Haifa Bay, considered the backbone of Israel’s energy system. This Iranian action has created a stir in the entire region. It is also worth noting that this refinery is linked to the economic interests of India and Israel. As a result, the attack has raised questions about whether Haifa is now ready to become a major target in the war.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said the attack was carried out with “Khyber Shaken” solid-fuel ballistic missiles. Iran claims the action was in response to recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran’s oil depots and energy infrastructure. Several videos have surfaced on social media, claiming explosions and fires around the refinery. However, these videos have not yet been independently verified.
JUST IN🇮🇷❌🇮🇱🔥 Iranian missiles struck India-Israel linked largest Haifa Oil Refinery that would triggered huge economic and Defense loses for Israel. pic.twitter.com/BFbAP40She
— IRAN NOW (@WMX_MEDIA) March 8, 2026
This refinery fulfills 50-60% of the fuel requirement of the country. (file photo Reuters)
The Bazan Group refinery in Haifa Bay is considered Israel’s largest oil processing facility. Reports suggest that it supplies about 50 to 60 percent of the country’s domestic fuel requirements. Therefore, the attack on the refinery is considered a major blow to Israel’s energy security. Earlier, in June 2025, the refinery was damaged by an Iranian missile attack, killing three workers and injuring several others.
Iranian officials say the move follows recent attacks on oil storage facilities and energy infrastructure around Tehran. Iran has clearly indicated that it will retaliate against important industrial and economic centers in Israel if its energy resources are targeted.
Haifa’s Bazan Refinery is Israel’s largest oil refinery. It meets more than half of the country’s total fuel requirements. An attack on such a strategic location could directly affect the country’s energy supply, industry and military logistics. Therefore, this attack is being considered not only as a military operation but also as an economic and strategic blow.
Haifa port and surrounding industrial areas are also considered strategically important for India. Many Indian companies are collaborating with Israel on energy, port and infrastructure projects. Therefore, if tensions rise in the Haifa region, it may affect Indo-Israeli trade and regional sea lanes.
Such attacks could exacerbate the already existing tensions between the two countries. Iran has already warned that it will respond strongly to US and Israeli attacks. If counterattacks continue, the conflict could turn into a major regional war.
The Iranian president has made it clear that US and Israeli attacks will be met with force. He said that Iran will not bow to any pressure. The statement further escalated tensions in the Middle East, and the international community is closely monitoring the situation.
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