Israeli energy firm Oil Refineries Ltd. (ORL) reported that its oil pipelines and transport infrastructure in Haifa sustained damage from Iranian missile strikes, marking a direct escalation targeting the country's critical energy assets.
In a formal disclosure to the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange, the company stated that no casualties were reported, and that core refining operations remain active, despite the temporary shutdown of several processing units.
"We have initiated a comprehensive technical damage assessment to evaluate the impact on operations and analyze the potential financial implications for our upcoming quarterly results," ORL said in its statement.
Strategic Energy Targets in Crosshairs
The incident follows an aggressive response by Israel, which reportedly struck a major gas facility in the Persian Gulf, deepening the direct confrontation between the two regional powers. Analysts note that this shift toward energy infrastructure reflects a deliberate strategy to cripple domestic supply chains, rather than directly targeting oil or gas exports.
This move, experts warn, could destabilize global energy markets if similar strikes continue or expand into export terminals and international shipping routes.
Broader Economic Fallout
The military escalation is already producing ripple effects:
Global energy prices have begun climbing amid fears of further supply disruption.
In Iran, the national currency continues to plunge, exacerbating the country's ongoing economic woes.
The Israeli energy sector faces rising operational risks and potential production bottlenecks.
This latest round of hostilities may mark a new phase in the conflict — one that not only reshapes the regional security map, but also tests the resilience of global energy supply networks and financial markets.
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