Kuwait Desalination Plant Damaged in US‑Iran Strike Escalation

The United States and Iran continued a cycle of retaliatory strikes on Saturday, with tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz intensifying. U.S. Central Command launched a seventh consecutive night of attacks, targeting what it described as Iranian military infrastructure and maritime capabilities. In response, Iran struck several locations in neighboring Gulf states, with the most significant damage reported at a water desalination plant in Kuwait.

The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Tehran’s attacks on civilian sites, labeling them as war crimes. The strikes have raised concerns about the potential for broader regional escalation and the impact on civilian infrastructure. The latest updates on the conflict are being provided by Clemence Waller.