Kuwait s Fire Force said several firefighters and one civilian worker were injured while battling blazes at two separate locations hit during the morning attacks. The injured were evacuated from the affected sites and transferred to hospitals for medical treatment.
According to Kuwait s state news agency KUNA, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) confirmed that one of the country s critical operational oil facilities was targeted in what it described as repeated Iranian attacks. The corporation said the strikes caused multiple injuries and significant material damage.
KPC added that emergency teams immediately evacuated the affected facility and coordinated with other government agencies to manage the aftermath of the attack and secure the site.
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Meanwhile, Kuwait s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said part of a major electricity generation and water desalination plant caught fire following the latest strikes. As a precaution, several production units were disconnected to protect employees and maintain the stability of the national power grid.
The ministry said emergency response plans were activated immediately to ensure continued electricity and water supplies across the country.
On the Iranian side, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the attacks and announced that it had targeted the U.S. Navy s fuel supply pier at Kuwait s Al Ahmadi Port.
Iran also claimed to have launched missile and drone attacks against Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, alleging it struck facilities used by U.S. military aircraft.
According to Iran s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, Iranian forces also claimed to have destroyed a U.S. intelligence data center in Bahrain, known as "Battle Co," and a U.S. signals and telecommunications center in Kuwait. These claims have not been independently verified.
In its statement, the IRGC said it targeted aircraft hangars, parking areas, and fuel storage tanks at Sheikh Isa Air Base, alleging the base had been used for operations against Iran.
Iran further warned countries hosting U.S. military forces to activate their civil defense systems and move civilians away from potential military targets, arguing that their territories were being used as launch pads for attacks against Iran.
Iranian ground forces also claimed to have struck the U.S. military logistics hub at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait and alleged casualties there. No independent confirmation has been provided.
The escalating conflict has also severely disrupted air travel. Kuwait International Airport temporarily suspended arriving and departing flights, while Kuwait Airways informed passengers that flight schedules were being adjusted due to the closure of the country s airspace.
The airspace disruption has revived memories of earlier regional tensions, when widespread closures across Gulf airspace caused major travel disruptions and stranded thousands of passengers.
As the situation continues to evolve, Gulf states are urging residents to rely only on official sources for information while emphasizing that air defense systems are intercepting many incoming missiles and drones.
Regional governments have condemned the Iranian attacks while simultaneously calling for diplomacy to prevent further escalation. However, diplomatic efforts remain difficult as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to intensify.
Separately, Jordan s Armed Forces announced that they had intercepted and shot down four Iranian drones that entered the country s airspace over the past 24 hours, adding that the incident caused no casualties or property damage.
