Kuwait has accused Iran of launching an attack on a key energy and desalination facility, causing widespread damage to the structure.
The strike targets critical infrastructure that supports both the emirate's power grid and its water supply, with approximately 90% of Kuwait's potable water derived from such desalination plants.
This development represents a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
It follows a recent barrage of approximately 40 missiles and drones that injured four Kuwaiti soldiers, as well as Iran's prior attacks on two oil tankers registered to the United Arab Emirates.
The shift from maritime targets to onshore critical infrastructure signals a broadening of Iran's operational scope.
For markets, the incident introduces new volatility risks to Gulf energy logistics.