Iran attacks Gulf energy sites, warns of more strikes if US doesn't hold back
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Iran expands strikes on Gulf energy sites as US sets firm ultimatum
Iran launched fresh strikes on energy infrastructure across the Gulf on Sunday, hitting facilities in Kuwait, the UAE and Bahrain, as tensions escalated sharply ahead of US President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences.
The escalation came as US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Tehran on Saturday, saying it had “48 hours” to comply with US demands or face severe consequences.
According to multiple reports, a drone attack early on Saturday triggered a fire at an oil complex in Shuwaikh, Kuwait, which houses offices of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. While no casualties were reported, the facility suffered significant damage.
Kuwait’s power and desalination infrastructure was also targeted, forcing the shutdown of two generators. The disruption raised concerns, as the country relies on desalination for nearly 90% of its drinking water.
In the UAE, authorities reported fires at the Borouge petrochemical plant in Abu Dhabi, caused by debris from intercepted Iranian drones. The incident halted production at the facility. Earlier strikes also hit the Habshan gas facility and an aluminium smelter operated by Emirates Global Aluminium, with one fatality reported and long-term disruption expected.
The attacks mark a shift in targeting, with Iranian strikes extending beyond refineries and military assets to include administrative and economic infrastructure in Gulf states.
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