Adani’s Haifa port unaffected by Iranian missile strikes, operations normal : sources

Jerusalem : The Haifa port in Israel, operated by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s group, remained unscathed during the Iranian ballistic missile attack late Saturday night, with cargo operations continuing without disruption, according to sources.

Iran had launched strikes targeting Israel’s Haifa port and a nearby oil refinery in retaliation for Tel Aviv’s earlier attacks on Iranian nuclear and military targets.

According to two sources familiar with the matter, shrapnel fell in the chemical terminal at the port, while some other projectiles landed near the adjacent oil refinery. However, they confirmed that there were no injuries.

The Adani-operated port itself was not impacted by the missile strike. A piece of interceptor shrapnel was reportedly found at the Kishon West terminal (part of Haifa Port), but again, no injuries were reported.

“Cargo operations at the Adani-operated port remain unaffected. There are currently eight ships at the port, and cargo handling is proceeding as normal,” one of the sources stated.

The ballistic missile attack did not cause any damage to the port or disrupt its functioning, the sources emphasized.

The Adani Group did not issue an immediate comment on the matter, and Israeli government authorities were also not available for an official response.

Haifa port is a major maritime hub, handling over 30 percent of Israel’s imports. Adani Ports holds a 70 percent stake in the port. While the nearby oil refinery may have suffered damage from the missile attack, there has been no official confirmation regarding the extent of the impact.

Haifa accounts for less than 2 percent of the total cargo volume handled by Adani Ports and SEZ, but it contributes approximately 5 percent of the company’s revenue. APSEZ handles a total cargo volume of 10.57 million tonnes.

The missile barrage followed an Israeli strike on Iran early Friday, which reportedly targeted Iran’s nuclear, missile, and military infrastructure. In response, Iran launched retaliatory strikes on Israel. By Sunday, both nations had engaged in reciprocal attacks for a third consecutive day, raising fears of a prolonged regional conflict.

Iran has claimed that Israel’s strikes hit two of its oil refineries, heightening concerns of a broader assault on Iran’s already-sanctioned energy infrastructure — a development that could have global market implications. Some Iranian missiles are reported to have bypassed Israeli air defences and struck buildings in central Israel.