Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has claimed responsibility for missile and drone strikes on two major aluminum producers in the Gulf — Emirates Global Aluminium (EMAL) in Abu Dhabi and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) — framing the attacks as retaliation for earlier strikes on Iranian steel facilities.

The IRGC alleged, without elaboration, that both companies had ties to U.S. military and aeronautics firms. EGA’s Al Taweelah site sustained significant damage, with six people injured by debris from intercepted missiles. Alba reported two employees with mild injuries and said it was still assessing the extent of the damage.