Bahrain confirms Iran attack on Alba; Gulf defenses intercept missiles

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) confirmed it was attacked by Iran, with two people lightly injured and damage being assessed, after Iran's IRGC claimed targeting Alba and Emirates Global Aluminium in retaliation for attacks on Iranian steel plants; Reuters could not independently verify the claim. Alba had earlier reduced capacity due to disruption around the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, UAE and Kuwait reported air defenses intercepting missiles and drones from Iran, underscoring rising regional tension.