Iran strike hits Kuwait power and water plant as attacks spread across Gulf

Kuwait on Sunday accused Iran of striking one of its major power and water desalination facilities, triggering a fire and further straining the country's electricity network, as Tehran's expanding military campaign increasingly targets critical infrastructure across the Gulf.

It was the third attack in as many days on a power and water facility in Kuwait, according to authorities, which also reported that an oil facility had been hit on Saturday.

In a statement, Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said the latest strike damaged several power generation units after a fire broke out at the facility.

Emergency response protocols were immediately activated while firefighters worked to contain the blaze.

Kuwait and Bahrain report fresh Iranian attacks

The attack came as Kuwait and neighbouring Bahrain reported fresh aerial assaults, with warning sirens sounding in both countries. Residents in Kuwait City and Bahrain's capital, Manama, reported hearing air raid alarms, while explosions were heard in parts of northern Bahrain.

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Bahrain, which hosts the US Navy's Fifth Fleet, accused Iran of targeting civilian sites during the latest round of attacks.

Earlier on Sunday, Iran's military announced it had launched drone strikes against two American military installations in Kuwait, describing the operation as retaliation for recent US attacks on Iranian territory.

According to Iranian state media, the targets included the Camp Udairi ammunition depot and military facilities at Ali Al Salem Air Base, including Patriot missile radar systems and air surveillance infrastructure.

Energy infrastructure becomes a key battlefield

The latest strikes underscore how energy and utility infrastructure has become a central target as the regional conflict widens beyond direct military installations.

Kuwait and Bahrain, both home to significant US military assets, have increasingly found themselves caught in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran despite previous ceasefire understandings and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation.

The attacks also raise fresh concerns over energy security in the Gulf, where repeated strikes on power generation and oil facilities risk disrupting essential services and regional energy supplies.

Meanwhile, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said two American service members were killed on Friday while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks, adding that another soldier remains missing.

With Iran continuing to target US-linked military infrastructure across the Gulf and neighbouring states reporting repeated attacks on civilian facilities, fears are growing that the conflict is entering an even more dangerous phase with critical infrastructure emerging as a primary battlefield.

With inputs from agencies