Iran launched another strike on a power and water facility in Kuwait on Saturday, forcing the shutdown of several electricity generation units as tensions with the United States continued to escalate across the Middle East.
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said the attack caused a fire at one of the plant’s components, disrupting power generation. The strike came one day after another Iranian attack targeted a similar facility in the country.
The renewed attacks followed a seventh consecutive night of US strikes on Iranian military infrastructure after the collapse of a fragile ceasefire.
Strait of Hormuz becomes new flashpoint
Meanwhile, Washington and Tehran accused each other of attacking shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy routes.
The US military said it continued enforcing a naval blockade and carried out strikes against Iranian surveillance sites, logistics facilities, underground weapons storage areas and maritime assets.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted vessels that violated its navigation rules and warned that regional oil and gas exports could remain disrupted while US military operations continue.
The US rejected Iranian claims that two oil tankers exploded after crossing a mined route, calling the reports false.
Regional attacks raise security concerns
Iranian media reported additional US strikes in southern Iran, including attacks on power stations, desalination facilities, bridges and transport infrastructure.
At the same time, Iran announced attacks against military targets in Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, saying it had struck facilities used by US forces.
Kuwaiti authorities reported responding to multiple Iranian drone attacks, while Bahrain said its air defenses intercepted several incoming threats after emergency sirens sounded across the country.
Saudi Arabia also issued temporary public safety warnings before later announcing that the immediate threat had passed.
The continued exchanges have raised fears of wider regional instability, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies normally pass.
