VIDEO: Bahrain’s Bapco halts oil operations following Iranian attack

Bahrain's national energy company Bapco Energies declared a force majeure on operations following an Iranian drone attack on its refinery complex in Sitra during the early hours of March 9. 

Bahrain's government confirmed that at least 32 people were injured in the strikes, with four in critical condition.

Below is footage of the incident:

The Bapco attack shows the rapid spread of Persian Gulf energy shutdowns as the region remains under fire amid the Iran-Israel-US war.

QatarEnergy previously declared force majeure on LNG deliveries following production suspensions at its facilities, whilst the Kuwaiti National Guard reported intercepting a drone early on March 9.

Bahrain's Defence Force confirmed during the early hours of March 9 that it had so far intercepted 95 missiles and 164 drones from Iran since the outbreak of the current conflict.

The strike on Bapco's refinery poses substantial risks to Bahrain's energy sector, given the national oil company's central role in the country's petroleum industry.

While Bahrain's government maintains that food stocks remain secure despite the escalating regional conflict, the force majeure declaration signals significant operational damage to the energy sector and the economy at large by extension.

The broader impact on Gulf energy production capabilities remains a critical concern as Iranian attacks target key petroleum infrastructure across the region.

The accumulation of force majeure declarations from major Gulf producers threatens global energy supply chains, particularly as refining and LNG export operations face extended disruptions from the ongoing conflict.