Gulf strikes threaten fuel, fertiliser and medical supplies globally
March 29, 2026
Middle East Eye
Gulf strikes threaten fuel, fertiliser and medical supplies globally A wave of strikes across Gulf countries is raising concerns about global supplies of fuel, fertiliser and critical medical resources, as attacks hit industrial and infrastructure sites across the region, reports said. Aluminium Bahrain said its facility was targeted, injuring two people, while incidents were also reported in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, with alarms continuing to sound.
In Abu Dhabi, authorities said several people were injured by falling debris from intercepted missiles, and in Oman, drones struck Salalah Port, injuring one person. About 30 percent of the world’s fertiliser passes through the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar produces roughly 30 percent of global helium, a critical resource for medical imaging such as MRI scans. Officials warn that prolonged instability could worsen supply shortages affecting agriculture, energy markets and healthcare systems worldwide.
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