Kuwait's government accused Iran of striking civilian sites and critical infrastructure, according to a single source. The claim has not been independently verified.
Kuwait's government has formally accused Iran of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure, escalating the rhetorical response to a series of strikes that began earlier today. The accusation, reported by a single source, follows a cascade of reports from the scene.
Earlier today, at 10:33 Jerusalem, The Zioneer reported that Iranian missiles struck civilian homes in Kuwait, causing residential destruction. Soon after, firefighters were reported wounded in the aftermath of the attack. Subsequent reports documented a fire and heavy damage at Kuwait National Petroleum Company facilities, and the Kuwait Oil Company confirmed injuries and significant material damage from repeated Iranian strikes on oil facilities.
The new accusation comes amid a long history of mutual recriminations. As The Zioneer has previously reported, Kuwait has repeatedly condemned Iranian attacks on its territory, including drone strikes and missile launches, and has affirmed its right to self-defense. In recent weeks, the Kuwaiti army intercepted Iranian drones, and the Foreign Ministry issued statements condemning repeated Iranian attacks.
The specific details of the alleged targeting of civilian sites remain unspecified, and the claim has not been independently verified. The government's accusation, while formal, has not been accompanied by concrete evidence or a detailed breakdown of the sites allegedly struck.
6 developments
- StrongKuwait confirms Iran struck border posts and oil rig, one worker injured
- StrongKuwait reports one wounded in Iranian missile and drone attack, details munitions breakdown
- StrongAt least two impacts reported in Kuwait in new wave
- StrongKuwaiti state news agency: two fires in sites attacked by Iran brought under control
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