Iran Launches Drone and Missile Attacks on Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar Despite Ceasefire
Key Takeaways
- Iran launched missiles and drones at Kuwait, UAE, and other Gulf states despite ceasefire.
- Kuwait intercepted drones targeting vital facilities during the ceasefire period.
- About 15 US personnel were reported injured at a Kuwaiti air base.
Gulf Attacks Resume
Hours after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire, several Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks attributed to Iran.
“Several Gulf nations have reported missile and drone attacks on their territories, hours after Iran and the United States announced a two-week ceasefire”
The UAE Defence Ministry said its air defences were actively engaging incoming missiles and drones from Iran.
Kuwait's Defence Ministry said its air defence systems responded to intense hostile Iranian attacks, intercepting 28 drones.
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior reported Iranian attacks that injured two people.
Iranian state television confirmed the missile and drone attacks, reporting they were carried out in response to the bombing of Iranian oil facilities.
The death toll from the Habshan gas facility attack rose to three.
Kuwait's Energy Infrastructure Hit
The Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was attacked by drones causing fires in operating units.
An airstrike targeted a power generation and desalination plant, resulting in material damage.
The Shuaiba Petrochemical Complex was hit, dealing a direct blow to American investors including Dow Chemical.
The Al-Salami tanker was attacked in Dubai port, resulting in a fire.
The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemned the drone attacks as heinous and a flagrant violation of sovereignty.
IRGC Denies Attacks
The IRGC denied carrying out attacks on Gulf states.
The IRGC said any move not mentioned in official statements has nothing to do with them.
Despite the denial, the attacks continued across the Gulf.
The ceasefire remained fragile, with the US and Iran at odds over whether it includes Lebanon.
Iran warned it would not take part in negotiations if attacks on Lebanon continue.
US President Trump accused Iran of not allowing shipping to resume through the Strait of Hormuz.
China-Iran Arms Link
U.S. intelligence indicates China is preparing to deliver air defense systems to Iran.
The systems are shoulder-fired anti-aircraft missiles known as MANPADS.
Chinese companies continued selling dual-use technologies subject to sanctions to the Iranians.
A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Washington denied providing weapons.
The planned delivery would be provocative given that Beijing helped broker the ceasefire.
Trump said the Iranians are better at dealing with fake news media than fighting.
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