UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Saudi Arabia report Iranian missile and drone attacks after the truce
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Hours into the truce on 8 April, Kuwait's defence ministry said it dealt with 28 drones targeting oil installations and power stations, and its interior ministry reported severe damage and fires at Kuwait Petroleum Corporation facilities, three power stations and desalination plants, Al Jazeera reported. Abu Dhabi said debris caused a fire at the Habshan gas complex, injuring two Emiratis and an Indian; Bahrain said two citizens were hurt and homes damaged in Sitra; Qatar said it intercepted seven ballistic missiles and Saudi Arabia nine drones. Iranian state TV said the attacks responded to the bombing of Iranian oil facilities that day.
- When
- 8 April 2026
- Where
- Kuwait, Kuwait
- What
- drone attack, energy
- Acting party
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
- Against
- Government of Kuwait, Government of the United Arab Emirates, Government of Bahrain, Government of Qatar, Government of Saudi Arabia
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Iranian state TV confirmed the attacks as a response.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim Al Jazeera
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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