Iran reportedly struck water desalination facilities in Kuwait, marking the first such attack on the country's civilian infrastructure since the renewal of fighting. No details on the extent of damage or casualties are yet available.
Iran has reportedly struck water desalination plants in Kuwait, marking the first attack on the country's civilian water infrastructure since the renewal of hostilities. The attack comes as part of a broader Iranian barrage that began earlier Saturday, with The Zioneer reporting at 05:46 Jerusalem that Iran launched a new wave of missiles and drones targeting Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and Oman. No details on the extent of damage or casualties have been reported. The attack on the desalination plants represents a significant escalation in the targeting of civilian infrastructure in the Gulf region. The Zioneer's Arab World Desk reported the development, but independent confirmation is still pending.
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