Amid the escalation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Gulf nations not to allow their territory to be used for strikes against Iran, saying Tehran would retaliate forcefully if its infrastructure or economic centres were targeted.
The warning came as Iran intensified attacks across the region, striking key installations in Kuwait and Dubai and widening the conflict beyond its initial theatres. Iranian forces launched missile and drone strikes targeting infrastructure and strategic locations, raising concerns of a broader regional spillover.
In Kuwait, a strike hit a power generation and water desalination facility, killing an Indian worker and damaging a service building, authorities said. Emergency and technical teams were rushed to the site, while officials maintained that the country’s electricity and water supply systems continued to function normally.
Separately, Kuwait International Airport was targeted in drone attacks that damaged its radar systems, though no casualties were reported. The strikes are part of a sustained campaign that has seen hundreds of missiles and drones launched toward the country in recent weeks.
Iran also claimed to have struck US-linked targets in Dubai, alleging casualties among American personnel. However, US Central Command rejected the claims, calling them false and accusing Tehran of spreading misinformation.
The escalation follows joint US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which triggered Tehran’s retaliatory campaign across the Gulf. Critical infrastructure—including airports, ports and energy facilities—has increasingly come under attack, heightening risks to civilians and foreign workers in the region.
The ongoing conflict has disrupted air travel and trade, with multiple Gulf countries suspending flights and closing airspace amid security concerns. Analysts warn that continued escalation could further destabilise the region and impact global energy supplies.
