West Asia war: Iran targets petrochemical plant in Bahrain; power plants in Kuwait hit as conflict escalates

Posted on by Taiwo Adebulu
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As tensions escalate in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, Gulf nations are increasingly bearing the brunt of retaliatory strikes. Tehran has continued to launch attacks across the region in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure, including energy facilities and bridges.

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Bahrain’s Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company on Sunday said that several of its operational units were attacked by Iranian drones, state media reported. Authorities said no injuries were recorded, and teams are now assessing the extent of the damage.

In Kuwait, moreover, state media reported two incidents on Sunday.

Two power generation and water desalination stations were targeted in Kuwait, its Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy stated. Although there were no injuries, the attacks resulted in significant material damage and the shutdown of two electricity generation units, state media reported.

In a separate incident, a fire erupted in the Shuwaikh oil sector complex following a drone attack, according to Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), according to state media. No injuries were reported.

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Meanwhile, in Abu Dhabi, authorities responded to multiple fires at the Borouge petrochemicals plant, caused by falling debris after air defence systems successfully intercepted incoming threats. Operations at the facility have been suspended while damage is being assessed, with no injuries reported, Abu Dhabi Media Office said in a post on X.

Saudi Arabia defence ministry on Sunday also reported interception and destruction of a cruise missile.

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