When Iran fired ballistic missiles on the Haifa Port of Israeli and a large oil refinery located near it, amid growing confrontation between Iran and Israel, the biggest question was whether the Hifa port of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s owned Haifa port was hit or not?"Text-Align: justify;"> But now the news that has come out is a matter of relief for both India and Adani Group. According to sources, the attack on this Haifa port of Adani had no effect and all cargo operations of the port are going on normally.
missile fell, but no harm to Adani Port
Sources said that in the Iranian attack, some sharpnells (scattered pieces) fell on the chemical terminal of the port and missiles fell on the nearby refinery. However, there is no news of any damage or injury in any part of Adani Port. Even a piece of interceptor missile was found in a section called ‘Kishan West’, but everything was safe there too. At this time, eight ship loading-unloading is done at the port and all activities are normal. That is, there is no effect on trade and supply.
What is the importance of Haifa Port?
Israeli’s Haifa Port is an important maritime center in the country, which handles more than 30 percent import-export activities. The Adani Group holds a 70 percent stake in this port. However, this is just 2 percent of the total volume of Adani Ports and SEZ, but still about 5 percent of the revenue comes from this port.
The big danger was averted, but the situation is serious
The tension between Iran and Israel began on Friday when Israel attacked Iran’s nuclear and military bases. In response, Iran shouted missiles. On Sunday too, attacks between the two countries continued, due to which it has become deeper that this conflict in the middle East can last long.
Iran says that Israel has also targeted two of its oil refineries, which can now affect the international energy market. Currently, it is a matter of relief from India’s investment and business interests that Adani’s Haifa port is completely safe and the business is running smoothly.
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