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Kuwait says an Iranian attack damaged a desalination plant after an earlier assault on an oil refinery

On Friday, Iranian drones struck Kuwait's Mina al-Ahmadi oil refinery, sparking fires across operational units; emergency crews contained the blazes and no injuries were recorded.
The attack occurred on the 35th day of the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran, following threats from Iranian army spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari to target regional energy infrastructure if U.S. strikes continue.
With a capacity of 466,000 barrels per day, the facility serves as a cornerstone of Kuwait's energy infrastructure, and Kuwait Petroleum Corporation pledged operational continuity and adherence to safety standards.
Iranian strikes on Friday also hit a key Kuwaiti power and desalination plant, causing material damage, though authorities are coordinating with environmental regulators and report no negative environmental impact.
With Brent crude trading around $109 early Friday—up more than 50% since the war began—regional attacks have sent oil prices skyrocketing amid persistent concerns regarding Iran's influence over the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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