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Iranian Attacks Disrupt Global Aluminum Supply, Prices Surge

3/30/2026

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On March 28, 2026, Iranian attacks targeted two major Middle East aluminum producers and disrupted global supply chains.
Emirates Global Aluminium reported injuries among employees and ongoing damage assessments at its Abu Dhabi facility.
Exports through the Strait of Hormuz have been hindered, raising aluminum prices.
The United Arab Emirates is investing in production facilities, including a smelter in Oklahoma and a Minnesota recycling plant, to adapt to market changes.

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Story summary

On March 28, 2026, Iranian attacks targeted two major Middle East aluminum producers and disrupted global supply chains.
Emirates Global Aluminium reported injuries among employees and ongoing damage assessments at its Abu Dhabi facility.
Exports through the Strait of Hormuz have been hindered, raising aluminum prices.
The United Arab Emirates is investing in production facilities, including a smelter in Oklahoma and a Minnesota recycling plant, to adapt to market changes.