Mideast Largest Aluminum Plant Suffers Major Damage in Saturday Attack

Critical Industrial Facility Hit Amid Iran War Escalation Supply Chain Impact Feared\n\nThe Middle East's largest aluminum plant has suffered major damage in a Saturday attack, with unclear implications for production and regional supply chains.\n\n### The Attack\n\n- Middle East's largest aluminum plant hit in Saturday attack\n- Extent of damage still being assessed\n- Unclear whether facility will halt production entirely\n- Attack comes amid widening Iran conflict\n\n### Supply Chain Impact\n\nAny sustained disruption at this facility would affect global aluminum markets. The plant is a critical supplier for construction, automotive, and aerospace industries across the Middle East and beyond.\n\n### War Economy\n\nIndustrial infrastructure in the Middle East is increasingly at risk as the Iran war enters its second month. The Houthis' entry into the conflict and the Pentagon's planned ground operations suggest the situation will worsen before it improves.\n\nSource: Wall Street CN (华尔街见闻)