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Kuwait Says Iran Again Attacked Power and Desalination Plants, Causing Damage to the Crucial Facilities
Kuwait’s state energy company said the attacks caused significant material losses, evacuations and injuries as two plants were hit in recent days.
- On Monday, the United States resumed airstrikes against Iran after Iranian strikes targeted U.S. bases and infrastructure in Kuwait, following President Donald Trump's promise of intensified strikes if negotiations failed.
- Hostilities escalated last week when Iran struck Prince Sultan Air Base on July 18, wounding twelve U.S. service members and damaging KC-135 Stratotankers on the flight line during infrastructure campaigns.
- Kuwait's main state energy company reported "significant material losses" following recent strikes, while Brent crude oil rose above $90 a barrel and U.S. gasoline prices reached $4 per gallon.
- Disagreements within Iran's leadership complicate diplomatic prospects; Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested pursuing negotiations despite low odds, while Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei dismissed talks with the United States as "demeaning."
- Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz appears at a near standstill, threatening energy flows from the Persian Gulf; this critical waterway handles over 25% of global seaborne oil trade.
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Kuwait says Iran again attacked power and desalination plants, causing damage to the crucial facilities - Boston News, Weather, Sports
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait says Iran again attacked power and desalination plants, causing damage to the crucial facilities.
·Boston, United States
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Kuwait has accused Iran of attacking its power and desalination plants for the fourth consecutive day. The attacks reportedly caused fires and damage, while repairs are underway.
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KUWAIT CITY (ANP/AFP/RTR) - Energy and desalination plants were also targeted during the Iranian attacks on Kuwait. Authorities in the Gulf state reported this, stating that the fires that broke out have been extinguished and repairs are being carried out.
·Apeldoorn, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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