Massive Fire At Kuwait Power Plant After Iranian Attack, US Continues Strikes | Video

Massive Fire At Kuwait Power Plant After Iranian Attack, US Continues Strikes | Video

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Last Updated: July 20, 2026, 07:59 IST

Iran targeted Kuwait's Al-Subiya plant, causing a fire. Kuwait intercepted missiles and drones. US CENTCOM launched new strikes on Iran for the ninth night.

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Videos showed thick black smoke and flames billowing from the Al-Subiya facility. (X)

Iran targeted Kuwait’s Al-Subiya power generation and water desalination plant on Sunday, sparking a massive fire, as the United States carried out its ninth straight night of strikes on Iranian targets.

Videos circulating on social media, including footage shared by Open Source Intel, showed thick black smoke and flames billowing from the Al-Subiya facility.

Kuwait’s armed forces said they intercepted hostile missiles and drones over the country’s airspace throughout the day.

Footage from the Al-subiya Kuwaiti power station and water desalination plant struck by Iran today. pic.twitter.com/FelPIe4lWN— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) July 19, 2026

In a statement, Major General Saud Abdulaziz Al-Otaibi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence, said, “The armed forces have detected, since dawn today, hostile ballistic missiles and drones within Kuwaiti airspace, which have been intercepted and dealt with."

He added that “the reprehensible Iranian aggression continues to target civilian and vital facilities in the country," pointing to attacks on facilities operated by the Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy that caused fires and extensive damage.

Meanwhile, US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a fresh round of strikes against Iran, saying on X, “CENTCOM began conducting a new wave of strikes against Iran at 7 p.m. ET today for the ninth consecutive night. The strikes will continue degrading Iranian military capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz."

Before departing on Marine One, US President Donald Trump said the latest strikes were carried out in memory of American troops killed in the conflict.

“We hit them very hard again tonight," Trump said, adding that the strikes were conducted “in honour of" the three US service members killed in the Middle East in recent days.

The latest attack follows similar strikes on Kuwait’s power and desalination facilities reported on Friday and Saturday.

Kuwait, which relies heavily on desalination for its water supply, has increasingly been drawn into the wider US-Iran conflict, with Tehran identifying facilities linked to the US military presence in the Gulf nation as potential targets.

The escalation comes as the provisional ceasefire framework agreed upon by the US and Iran in June continues to unravel, with both countries stepping up attacks on energy and transport infrastructure across the region in recent days.

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Key Questions Answered What are the long-term impacts on Kuwait's water supply? Kuwait's water supply is threatened due to widespread damage to a power and water desalination plant following an Iranian attack. How will this escalation affect global oil prices? Escalating US-Iran conflict, including attacks on Kuwait's power plant, has led to surges in global oil prices. Brent crude futures have traded around $78.80 a barrel, and WTI crude futures around $73.77. Could this conflict draw in other regional powers? The conflict has expanded to include targets in Qatar, Kuwait, and other Gulf states, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. Iran has also targeted infrastructure in Kuwait, including its international airport, and power and water facilities.

Location : Kuwait

First Published: July 20, 2026, 07:59 IST

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