Kuwait Energy Infrastructure Hit During Intense Iran Attacks

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Or sign-in if you have an account.(Bloomberg) — Kuwait suffered one of its worst nights of Iranian retaliatory attacks since the Middle East conflict began, with strikes on a vital oil facility and a second power plant hit in as many days.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountThe latest barrage, a wave of three attacks which triggered multiple rounds of sirens from around dawn on Saturday, struck a vital oil facility, injuring several people and causing significant damage. No other details were immediately available. However, smoke could be seen rising in the vicinity of two of the refineries, in Al-Ahmadi governorate. The recent attacks, which followed several days of strikes on the Gulf state, also targeted another power station and desalination plant, sparking a fire and disconnection of power units as a precaution. In addition, flights in the country were also suspended. Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againThe attack on the Al-Subbiya facility, one of the biggest in the country, followed Thursday’s hit on Zour South power and desalination station, damaging a transformer, according to a person familiar with the matter, who asked not to be named discussing such matters.Saturday’s targets also included a Kuwait Army barracks, injuring a number of personnel, the army said.Residents, who’ve been asked to ration electricity use, reported numerous explosions that shook houses and rattled windows, predominantly due to defense forces intercepting incoming projectiles.“The current moment requires a changing posture that brings immediate security gains for the country,” said Bader Al-Saif, assistant professor at Kuwait University and associate fellow at Chatham House. “Direct talks with Iran are overdue.”US forces ended the seventh consecutive night of strikes against Iran on July 17 at 9:30 pm Eastern Time, US Central Command said in a post on X. The US hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage and maritime capabilities, according to the post.State-owned Kuwait Petroleum Corp. has seen its headquarters bombed during the war on Iran which erupted in late February – forcing employees to work out of other industry buildings south of the capital – as well as hits on its oil refineries. The company had carried out enough repairs to damaged energy infrastructure enabling it to quickly increase output earlier than previously thought.Oil-rich Kuwait has been consistently attacked by Iran and its proxies in Iraq since the US and Iran agreed to a truce on April 8, experiencing more casualties than any other Gulf Arab country in that period. But the strikes have gained intensity since Tuesday night. Bahrain, which like Kuwait has borne the brunt of Iran’s retaliation since hostilities worsened again, said it intercepted several aerial attacks from Iran on Saturday. Jordan’s army said Saturday it shot down 10 Iranian missiles without any casualties or damage, AFP reported. This advertisement has not loaded yet.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.The US has said it’s primarily striking Iranian military infrastructure, such as missile, drone and radar sites, to try to force Tehran to stop attacking ships going through the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait has been one of countries hardest hit by recent Iranian strikes. One projectile in June slammed into the passenger terminal at Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring more than 60.Earlier this week, four Kuwaiti navy personnel were injured as Iran fired one ballistic and five cruise missiles as well as 33 drones.Kuwait is one of the richest countries in the world but its economy has been shaken by the war, with exports slumping after the Strait of Hormuz was closed. The fiscal deficit surged in the year through March and the economy will contract around 7.9% in 2026, according to a Bloomberg News survey from last month.—With assistance from Sara Gharaibeh.(Adds attacks on oil facility, details, analyst comment)Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.