Summary: Despite a declared two-week ceasefire with the United States, Iran has launched drone and missile attacks on Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. These attacks targeted energy facilities in neighboring countries in retaliation for airstrikes on Iran’s Lavan Island. Kuwait reported intercepting several of the 28 drones, while the UAE confirmed its air defense systems successfully intercepted incoming missiles.
Kathmandu – Although a two-week ceasefire was declared between the US and Iran, Iran has not ceased its ongoing attacks on Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to state television, drone and missile strikes targeted Kuwait and the UAE on Wednesday. The ceasefire involving Iran, the US, and Israel was announced earlier that day. However, Iran responded within hours with these attacks, reportedly originating from Lavan Island, located north of the Strait of Hormuz, following airstrikes conducted there.
The airstrikes on Lavan Island damaged oil infrastructure. Iran’s Ministry of Oil reported that a fire broke out at an oil processing plant due to the assault. In retaliation, energy centers in neighboring countries were targeted. The Kuwaiti military stated it successfully intercepted several of the 28 Iranian drones. Nevertheless, some attacks caused damage to critical infrastructure, including electricity facilities and water desalination plants, which process seawater to produce potable and usable water. Similarly, the UAE confirmed that its air defense systems successfully intercepted Iranian missiles aimed at its territory.
