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Iran Strikes Saudi Oil Facility, Opens "Massive Gates of Fire" in Gulf

A drone strike has reportedly hit Saudi Aramco's critical Ras Tanura oil export facility, with Iranian media claiming responsibility as part of a new wave of attacks. Iran's IRGC stated it "opened massive gates of fire" in what it calls Operation True Promise, also alleging a missile strike on a port in Bahrain. Israeli media reports that officials in Gulf states were shocked by the intensity and civilian-targeting nature of the Iranian retaliation. The escalation follows a major US-Israeli offensive against Iranian targets, raising fears of a widening regional war.

Key Points: Drone Hits Saudi Aramco, Iran IRGC Claims New Attack Wave

  • Drone strike hits critical Saudi Aramco oil facility
  • Iran claims missile strike on Bahrain port
  • IRGC declares "Operation True Promise" escalation
  • Gulf officials reportedly shocked by intensity
  • Conflict follows US-Israel "Operation Epic Fury"
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Multiple news outlets report drone hit at Saudi Aramco facility in Ras Tanura, Iran's IRGC claims "opened massive gates of fire"

Iran's IRGC launches drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura and Bahrain port, escalating Middle East conflict with US-Israel.

"The tenth wave opened massive gates of fire upon the occupied territories - Iran's IRGC Statement"

Riyadh, March 2

The conlfict between US-Israel and the Iranian regime has intensified on Monday. After a relative lull overnight, Iran launched new missile and drone strikes on Israel and other Gulf states. Multiple news outlets like Russia Today, Press TV Iran and Israel's I24 new reported a drone strike at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility. The facility is among the world's largest oil export facilities, critical for global crude flows.

Jerusalem Post quoting a Semafor reporter said that a small, isolated fire is under control at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility following what appeared to be a drone strike earlier in the morning. Iran's Press TV also reported an Iranian missile strike at the Salman Port in Bahrain. The Iranian media report claimed that the Port was being reportedly used for transporting American logistical equipment intended for use in a strike on Iran.

In its statement, Iran's IRGC issued an update on what the Iranians have dubbed Operation True Promise. According to the statement, "The tenth wave opened massive gates of fire upon the occupied territories with a maneuver of Khaibar missiles."

Iranian State Media also released a picture on Telegram allegedly of the American F15 fighter pilot whose plane was downed in Kuwait earlier on Monday morning.

It also shared visuals of the massive drone fleet of Iran along with Iranian strikes on US-Israeli targets in the region.In a post on Telegram, Press TV said, "American pilot after his fighter jet crashed in Kuwait".

Meanwhile, Amichai Stein the Diplomatic Correspondent at Israel's i24news reported that officials in Gulf states were shocked by the Iranian retaliation.

In a post on X he said, "Out of all my conversations with senior officials in the Gulf states, they were completely shocked by the intensity of the Iranian fire. "We were certain that after the elimination of Khamenei they would respond, but right now they're aiming at population centers, not just military facilities; this is completely insane and this is conduct that makes no sense on their part," one of them told me. Another senior official told me, "This is way beyond what we thought would happen."

The latest wave of strikes and Iranian counter attacks comes on the heels of a full-scale conflict that erupted in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, following a major "military offensive" launched on February 28.

In a coordinated operation known as Operation Epic Fury/Roaring Lion, US and Israeli forces carried out large-scale air and missile strikes across Iran, targeting key military sites, nuclear-related infrastructure, missile batteries, and leadership compounds.

World leaders and international bodies are urging de-escalation as the risk of wider regional conflict grows, but fighting continues without a clear end in sight.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Very worrying news. India imports so much oil from that region. Our government needs to have a strong diplomatic channel active to protect our energy security and the safety of our diaspora in the Gulf. 🙏
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Arun Y
While Iran's actions are escalatory, we must also question the initial "Operation Epic Fury" by US-Israel. Who gave them the right to launch large-scale strikes on another sovereign nation? This cycle of violence helps no one.
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Sarah B
The report says Gulf officials themselves are shocked. When your neighbors are surprised by your actions, it shows how unpredictable this has become. This isn't just geopolitics anymore, it's risking a full-blown regional war that will affect us all.
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Vikram M
"Opened massive gates of fire" – such aggressive language. This is pure posturing for domestic audiences. But the real victims are ordinary people across the Middle East and consumers worldwide facing higher prices. Time for UN to step in forcefully.
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Kiran H
India has maintained a balanced position so far. We must continue that. We have good relations with the Gulf, Israel, and even working ties with Iran. Our diplomacy should focus on de-escalation, not picking sides. Jai Hind.

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