Kuwait reports fire at power station and desalination plant hit in strikes

Kuwait's electricity organization announced on Sunday that a fire broke out at a power plant that was targeted during morning strikes, and a desalination facility was also hit. The statement did not provide further details on the extent of the damage or possible casualties. Kuwait, like other Persian Gulf Arab states, has made its territory available to U.S. forces and was fully cooperating with American strikes on civilian and urban infrastructure in Iran, according to the report by Mehr News Agency (MNA). The strikes are part of ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, with Kuwait aligning with the U.S.-led coalition. The incident raises concerns about the impact on essential services in Kuwait, as power and water desalination are critical for the country's population. No group has claimed responsibility for the strikes, and it remains unclear whether the attacks were part of a broader military campaign. The Kuwaiti government has not commented further on the security implications or potential retaliation. According to MNA, the cooperation with U.S. forces has been a point of contention in the region, with some countries opposing the use of their territory for strikes on Iran.