Iran Strikes Kuwait Power Plant Amid Rising Tensions With US, Threatens Gulf Targets

The conflict between the United States and Iran has intensified, with the US conducting overnight strikes on Revolutionary Guard targets and strategic infrastructure in Bandar Abbas, focusing on bridges, railways, communication systems, and supply routes leading to Iran's main naval base in the Strait of Hormuz. In retaliation, Iran launched an attack on a power generation and water desalination facility in Kuwait, causing two fires, casualties, and significant damage, prompting Kuwait to activate an emergency plan to stabilize its electricity system. Kuwait's Foreign Ministry condemned the Iranian aggression against its critical infrastructure.

Simultaneously, Tehran escalated threats against Gulf states. An Iranian military official warned that if the US attacks Iranian infrastructure again, airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as the ports of Fujairah and Jebel Ali, should be evacuated to protect civilians from Iranian retaliatory strikes. Iranian official Mohammad Marandi further threatened that if US attacks on civilian infrastructure continue, the United Arab Emirates would be the next target.

Iranian leadership has also intensified its rhetoric. Mojtaba Khamenei accused the US of violating agreements, stating the breach demonstrated the worthlessness of the US president's signature. Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi lamented that despite negotiations, the US committed acts of aggression violating their commitments under the memorandum of understanding. Meanwhile, Iran's Health Ministry reported that since June 27, at least 50 people have been killed and over 500 injured in US strikes.

Internal criticism in Iran has emerged as well, with an Iranian researcher claiming that the country loses missile launchers, drones, and strategic infrastructure nightly, while Iran's retaliatory response remains limited.