Kuwait City: Kuwait says Iran has launched another attack on one of its electricity and water facilities, marking the second strike on the country’s critical infrastructure in just two days as tensions across the Gulf continue to intensify.
According to Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity and Water, the latest attack targeted an electricity generation and water distillation plant, triggering a fire that damaged part of the facility and forced the shutdown of several power generation units.
In a statement released on Saturday, the ministry said the hostile attack caused a blaze in one of the plant’s components, prompting emergency response teams to move in quickly to contain the fire.
The latest incident comes barely 24 hours after another power and water plant was reportedly hit, with authorities saying Friday’s attack also sparked a fire and caused significant damage to the facility.
Kuwait’s fire service confirmed that fresh attacks on Saturday ignited fires at two separate locations. Officials said several firefighters and at least one worker sustained injuries while responding to the emergencies.
The deteriorating security situation also disrupted air travel. Kuwait’s national carrier announced that most scheduled flights were being rescheduled after authorities temporarily suspended operations at Kuwait International Airport following reports of rocket and drone attacks.
In neighbouring Bahrain, the military said its air defence systems intercepted and destroyed several aerial attacks allegedly launched by Iran.
Authorities said warning sirens echoed across the capital, Manama, as residents were advised to seek shelter. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry disclosed that air-raid sirens sounded multiple times from early Saturday morning amid heightened security concerns.
An AFP journalist in Manama reported hearing explosions shortly after the warning sirens were activated.
Iran’s military, quoted by the country’s state broadcaster, claimed responsibility for targeting the Sheikh Isa Air Base in Bahrain, a military facility used by the United States.
According to the Iranian military, drones struck aircraft shelters, parking areas, fuel storage facilities used by US forces, and several connecting bridges linked to the air base. Iranian officials described the operation as retaliation for recent American military strikes.
The claims by Iran came as the United States continued military operations in the region, further raising fears of a broader confrontation involving Gulf nations and Western allies.
The reported attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain underscore the rapidly worsening security situation in the Gulf, where military exchanges between Iran, the United States and their allies have intensified in recent days.
With critical infrastructure, airports and military installations increasingly coming under attack, governments across the region remain on high alert, while emergency services continue responding to incidents linked to the escalating conflict.
Authorities in Kuwait and Bahrain have urged residents to remain vigilant and follow official safety directives as security agencies monitor developments.
