UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait lose water, energy infrastructure to Iran strikes

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseApril 5, 2026 at 10:53 AM

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On Sunday, the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait experienced damage to critical infrastructure following attacks from Iran. The attacks, which targeted civilian facilities, are reportedly a response to US and Israeli strikes that began in late February. Iran accuses these Gulf nations of allowing the US to launch attacks from their territory, a claim the Gulf states deny. In Abu Dhabi, fires broke out at a petrochemical plant in Ruwais Industrial City, prompting a suspension of operations and damage assessment. The UAE defense ministry reported responding to missile and drone attacks, with authorities citing debris from interceptions as the cause of the fires. No injuries have been reported.

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Authorities in Abu Dhabi said they were battling fires at a petrochemical plant in Ruwais Industrial City.

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Iran has targeted energy and other industrial infrastructure in the oil-rich Gulf nations.

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Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvoes from Iran over past weeks.

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Damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait.

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Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday.

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Ruwais Industrial City 40% Israel 50% Borouge 50% United States ×260% Abu Dhabi 60% Kuwait 70% Bahrain 70% United Arab Emirates ×380% Iran ×490%

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iran strikes 90% critical infrastructure 80% gulf countries 70% missile and drone attacks 70% petrochemical plant 60% energy infrastructure 60% air defense systems 50% united arab emirates 50% ruwais industrial city 40%