Iran Strikes Kuwait Refinery as U.S. and Israel Target Tehran Amid Escalating Conflict

Iran launched drone strikes on Mina al Ahmadi oil refinery on Friday, igniting multiple fires at the facility. Kuwait Petroleum Corp. confirmed that firefighters were working to control the blazes, and no injuries were reported. The refinery has been repeatedly targeted during the ongoing war.

Sirens were reported in Bahrain, while Saudi Arabia said it destroyed several Iranian drones. Defenses were activated in the United Arab Emirates, and Israel reported incoming missiles.

Airstrikes and Global Energy Impact

Meanwhile, United States and Israel conducted airstrikes around Tehran and Isfahan. Iran’s attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure and its control over the Strait of Hormuz have sent Brent crude prices to roughly $109 per barrel, up more than 50% since late February.

The conflict, now entering its fifth week, shows no signs of slowing, while the United Nations Security Council prepares to address Tehran’s tightening grip on regional shipping lanes critical to global energy supply.

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