Kuwait reported strikes on three northern land border stations and an offshore drilling site owned by the Kuwait Oil Company in the most recent escalation of the continuing US-Iranian war. A hostile drone struck the platform, wounding one worker and causing material damage.
Kuwait’s Defense Ministry noted that its forces were actively intercepting aerial threats and characterized the events as a “cowardly attack” and “hostile, criminal attack.” The attacks took place while US and Iranian soldiers were engaging in a new round of exchanges.
There was material damage to three land border stations in the north.
A drone is aimed toward an offshore drilling platform. Although there have been reports of material damage, the original announcements did not include any fires, significant structural collapse, or an immediate large-scale production shutdown. No fatalities were reported, however one worker was hurt.
In contrast to earlier stages of the 2026 confrontation, when Iranian drones frequently attacked Kuwaiti refineries (such Mina Al-Ahmadi), resulting in fires and more serious operational disruptions, this most recent event on the offshore platform occurred.
Although Kuwait’s statement did not specifically identify the offender, the episode is consistent with Iranian retaliation after US strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran has claimed to have attacked US-affiliated locations in the area, including Kuwait.
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