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Israel Strikes Abadan Oil Refinery in Southern Iran, Damaging One-Three Tanks

Oct 28, 2024, 04:55 PM

New satellite images confirm that Israel has struck the Abadan Oil Refinery in southern Iran, specifically targeting a storage unit. The attack, which occurred on Saturday, resulted in damage to one-three oil storage tanks. The refinery is located in Iran's Khuzestan province near the border with Iraq and the Persian Gulf. Reports from BBC Verify and Planet Labs indicate that the damage appears inconsistent with a missile strike, suggesting it may have been a warning rather than a full-scale attack. Both Israeli and Iranian officials have confirmed the presence of air defense batteries near the site.