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Middle East war live: Kuwait accuses Iran of again attacking critical power and desalination plants

Kuwait said Tuesday that Iran had again targeted the country’s power and desalination plants, sparking fires and causing damage to crucial facilities. Roughly 90 percent of the tiny desert nation’s drinking water comes from desalination. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

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Middle East war live: Kuwait accuses Iran of again attacking critical power and desalination plants

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Issued on: 21/07/2026 - 04:50Modified: 21/07/2026 - 14:32

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A file photo shows smoke billowing near the oil facility in Mangaf, Kuwait, July 18, 2026, in this screen grab obtained from a social media video. © Social Media via Reuters

Kuwait said Tuesday that Iran had again targeted the country’s power and desalination plants, sparking fires and causing damage to crucial facilities. Roughly 90 percent of the tiny desert nation’s drinking water comes from desalination. Follow our liveblog for all the latest updates.

Yesterday's key developments:

  • The ​Saudi-led coalition ​in Yemen said it will respond ​to ‌Houthis ⁠threats ‌to ships with “force” after ⁠the Iran-aligned group declared ​a naval ‌blockade on the kingdom.
  • US President Donald Trump said that ​Israeli Prime ‌Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested when he visits the US, ⁠after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he was still considering the move.
  • President ⁠Donald ​Trump ​said Iran will pay “many times over” ⁠for ‌killing ⁠US soldiers ​after multiple ‌American service members ‌were ​killed in action ​over ​the ​weekend.

(FRANCE 24 with Reuters, AP and AFP)

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