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Kuwait Power Station Hit for Second Time

Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity reported that a power generation and water desalination station was struck in what it called a criminal Iranian attack—the second such strike in two days. The assault sparked a fire in parts of the facility and knocked out many generation units. Authorities immediately activated emergency plans to contain the damage and preserve the national electrical grid’s stability. Kuwait’s Foreign Minister, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, received a phone call from Jordan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ayman Al-Safadi. Both officials condemned the recent Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Jordan, affirming each country’s full right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, security, and stability. The United Arab Emirates also condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Bahrain, and Jordan. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the strikes as a blatant violation of the sovereignty of the three states and a direct threat to their security and stability, calling for regional restraint.

23 minutes ago

US launches fresh strikes on Iran after deadly attack on troops in Jordan

The United States launched a new wave of airstrikes against Iran on Sunday, targeting the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in retaliation for the killing of American troops in Jordan. The strikes are part of a weeklong military campaign that began with a confrontation over control of the Strait of Hormuz and has since expanded across the Middle East. According to U.S. Central Command, the latest operation targeted IRGC coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime assets, and missile and drone storage sites. It marked the first time Washington explicitly said it had struck the Revolutionary Guard, the powerful military force that oversees Iran’s ballistic missile program. The U.S. military released footage showing fighter aircraft and Tomahawk cruise missiles striking targets, including sites in mountainous terrain where Iran is believed to house missile bases and military infrastructure. The latest operation follows an Iranian attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing and wounded four others, according to the U.S. military. Since the conflict began, 16 U.S. service members have been killed and more than 430 injured. Iran has not released an overall assessment of military losses from the U.S. campaign, now […]

25 minutes ago

Iranian attack hits Kuwait power, desalination plant again

A power generation and water desalination plant in Kuwait came under a second Iranian attack in two days on Sunday, sparking a fire and damaging multiple electricity generation units, Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said. The ministry said the attack triggered emergency response plans as authorities moved to contain the fire and safeguard the stability of the national electricity grid. Kuwait Fire Force teams quickly brought the blaze under control, while the ministry’s technical and emergency crews, working in coordination with security authorities, began assessing the damage and implementing precautionary measures to restore the affected generation units as quickly as possible. The ministry said its technical teams are continuing to work around the clock to maintain the stability of the electricity network and ensure uninterrupted power supplies while closely monitoring the grid. It added that it is coordinating with the relevant authorities and will provide updates through its official communication channels as the situation develops. The ministry also urged citizens and residents to cooperate during the current exceptional circumstances by reducing electricity consumption to help maintain the stability of the national power system.

40 minutes ago

Jordan intercepts 3 Iranian missiles; Kuwait reports strike on power and water plant

Jordan’s military intercepted three of four Iranian missiles on Sunday, while the fourth fell in a remote area in the country’s south without causing casualties or damage, Al Jazeera reported, citing Jordan’s state news agency. Warning sirens also sounded in the capital, Amman, as regional tensions continued following Iranian attacks across the Gulf. The developments came after the US Embassy in Amman issued a security alert advising American citizens to avoid the airport and seaport in Aqaba because of “a specific and credible threat.” “We strongly advise all Americans to refrain from travelling to either the airport or seaport. Continue to follow all Jordanian authorities’ security directives,” the US embassy said in a statement on social media. The embassy added, “US Embassy Amman continues to advise all Americans to avoid travel to military bases in Jordan.” However, Al Jazeera reported that Jordanian authorities said no evacuation orders had been issued for Aqaba’s airport or seaport and that both facilities were operating normally. Jordanian government spokesperson Mohammad al-Momani said, “No potential threats have been recorded by the relevant Jordanian authorities in the past few hours,” adding that Jordanian authorities “have not issued any evacuation orders” for the airport or seaport in […]

1 week ago

Indian Embassy in Kuwait restricts passport and visa services to emergency cases

Passport, visa and consular work restricted; ICAC centres shut until further notice The Embassy of India in Kuwait has temporarily restricted passport, visa and consular services to emergency cases only until July 19, 2026, citing administrative reasons. The embassy said only applicants who provide documents proving the urgent nature of their requests will be allowed to access services during this period. The embassy will continue to process urgent requests, including: Short-validity passports for applicants whose Civil ID is nearing expiry Routine services will not be accepted or processed during the temporary restriction period, including: The embassy also announced that all Indian Consular Application Centres (ICAC) in Kuwait will remain closed for accepting applications until further notice. Applicants seeking emergency assistance have been advised to visit the Embassy’s Consular Wing between 9am and 12 noon with the required supporting documents. The embassy urged Indian nationals and other applicants to check official updates before visiting service centres. Officials clarified that the move is a temporary operational measure due to administrative reasons and does not represent any change to India’s visa policy or travel regulations.

2 weeks ago

Kuwaiti air defences repel missile, drone attacks

The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said early on Wednesday that Kuwait’s air defence systems are engaging with hostile drones and missiles. The blasts heard in some parts of the country resulted from mid-air interceptions, according to a statement from the General Staff carried by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA). The statement advised everyone to abide by the safety instructions outlined by the competent bodies. Sirens warning of incoming attacks have been sounded in Bahrain. “Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” the country’s Interior Ministry posted on its official X account. Bahrain was often targeted during the joint US-Israeli war with Iran, with Iran launching rockets and drones at the nearby country. Arab League condemns continued Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, has once again strongly condemned the continued Iranian attacks carried out today against the Kingdom of Bahrain and the State of Kuwait using missiles and drones, describing them as a flagrant violation of sovereignty, international law and the Charter of the United Nations. In a statement issued today, Aboul Gheit stressed the need for the immediate cessation of all […]

2 weeks ago

Kuwait responds to ‘hostile’ air attacks

Kuwait’s air defenses were in operation intercepting “hostile missile and drone attacks” early on Thursday morning, the country’s military confirmed. “The General Staff of the Army notes that any explosions heard are a result of air defense systems intercepting hostile attacks,” read a post on social media without specifying the origin of the attacks. Like Bahrain, Kuwait was also targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes on Wednesday. Bahrain’s Interior Ministry said on Thursday morning that air raid sirens were sounded in the kingdom’s capital, Manama. There was no specific reference as to the provenance of the threat, but the country had been targeted by Iran on Wednesday in response to an initial wave of US strikes on Iran on Tuesday night. At the same time, the Reuters news agency reported that residents of neighboring Qatar had received an “elevated security threat warning” on their mobile phones, followed shortly after by an all clear message. Both Qatar and Bahrain are home to significant US military installations Trump: Strikes are ‘retribution’ for Iranian retaliation US President Donald Trump has said the fresh wave of strikes on Iran on Wednesday night is “retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran” in the Strait of […]

2 weeks ago

Iran Hits Back, Launching Missiles On Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar – Ignoring Trump’s Warning Of “Much Worse” Bombing

Nearing 5am Tehran time, and there are incoming reports of Iranian retaliation against Gulf states, which it seems is set to become a predictable pattern – after hours ago the US launched fresh airstrikes on Iranian island and coastal areas near the Hormuz Strait. According to developing reports via AFP and other sources: Reports (unconfirmed) also suggest that missiles are being fired on Qatar – which hasn’t happened in quite a while. Iran has reportedly launched ballistic missiles at the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, in a first since early March. Meanwhile, the view from Russia on two war theatres escalating once again, and at the same time… MoU is over. The new phase of the war begins. The escalation with Russia is going to grow. Following the earlier (threatened) strikes. President Trump has taken to his Truth Social account to explain to Iran what happens next: “This is in retribution for yesterday’s bombing of ships by Iran. If it happens again, it will get much worse!” His post also included the following image of an alleged explosion in Chabahar (though it is unclear if this is a current photo)… We suspect this will only serve to further […]

2 weeks ago

Iran claims it targeted 85 US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it struck 85 US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to what it called a US “ceasefire violation”, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that its air defence systems shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Khormuj in Bushehr province, according to Tasnim News. IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohbi said the drone was downed following what he described as “aerial aggression” by the US military. The claim has not been independently verified. A member of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy was killed during a confrontation with US drones in the southern port city of Bandar Mahshahr, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.

2 weeks ago

Kuwait shuts seven healthcare facilities over serious violations, and unlicensed treatments uncovered

They include medical centre, a clinic, physiotherapy centres, home healthcare service Dubai: Seven private healthcare facilities in Kuwait have been shut over serious violations. Health Minister Ahmad Al Awadhi ordered the closure of the seven healthcare facilities and referred a medical centre to the Medical Liability Authority after a joint inspection uncovered serious violations of health regulations, the Ministry of Health said in a statement. The ministry said the closures cover a medical centre, a clinic, physiotherapy centres and home healthcare service providers after inspectors identified breaches of licensing requirements, professional practice rules and technical and administrative regulations. The medical centre in Salmiya was referred to the Medical Liability Authority for investigation following a joint inspection involving the Ministry of Health’s Health Licensing Department, the Drug Inspection Department, the Public Authority for Manpower and the General Department of Criminal Investigation. Inspectors found several people practising healthcare professions without the required licences. Among them was an individual registered on his civil identity card as a sales representative who was found treating patients, providing medical consultations and administering Botox and dermal filler injections. A receptionist was also found carrying out pre-treatment medical procedures. The inspection also uncovered pharmaceutical violations, including the possession […]

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