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RFE: Bahrain Says Pipeline Fire Caused By Iran-Backed Militants
Bahrain says an oil pipeline that exploded overnight was attacked by militants linked to its arch-foe Iran.
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said in a statement on November 11 that the incident was a “dangerous act of terrorism.”
"Terrorist acts witnessed by the country in the recent period are carried out through direct contacts and instructions from Iran," the statement said.
No group has claimed the attack. There was no immediate comment from Tehran.
The explosion and fire hit near the village of Buri late on November 10, damaging nearby buildings.
Bahrain relies on the Abu Safa field for much of its oil, pumped in via a 230,000 barrel-per-day pipeline.
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WNU Editor: This is an ominous development. With tensions being as high as they are in the region .... it looks like some groups are taking advantage of the situation.
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