Iran strikes-damaged Haifa refinery likely to restart by October: Reports
Jerusalem, June 30 (UNI) The Haifa refinery, which was damaged by Iran's strikes, is likely to fully resume operations by October, the Times of Israel newspaper reported, citing refinery owner Bazan.
It was previously reported that three people had been killed at Bazan facilities as a result of an Iranian missile attack that occurred on the night of June 16.
The company said in a report to the regulator that it was gradually resuming operations and will likely be fully operational by October, the newspaper said.
Earlier, Israel's state broadcaster Kan reported that the oil refinery of Israel's Bazan Group in the port city of Haifa had stopped working after an Iranian missile hit a power plant on the site. Iran's state broadcaster IRIB confirmed that Iran had launched a missile strike on the refinery.
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