An Iranian newspaper: Tehran expands its target bank in the Gulf
Iran is planning to strike the joint oil zone between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the oil fields of Wafra and Burgan, and the power stations of Al-Zour and Al-Shaiba, according to an Iranian official.
The Iranian newspaper Hamshahri reported that the armed forces have placed on their table a target bank that includes strategic sites in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, amid the ongoing attack by the United States and Israel. It is believed that Tehran will seek further escalation in order to achieve political gains amid talk of negotiations with the United States to end the war.
The Iranian newspaper quoted an unnamed official in the country as saying that any “hostile” step against Iran would lead to a subsequent military response. He added: “In the event of a hostile step, the joint oil zone between Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the oil fields of Wafra and Burgan, the power stations of Al-Zour and Al-Shaiba, along with other strategic infrastructure, are included on the list of retaliation targets.”
Tehran disregards all international decisions calling on it to stop targeting energy production sites and civilian institutions such as infrastructure, airports, and hotels, which are considered war crimes, and continues to launch attacks using drones and ballistic missiles.
Since February 28, Israel and the United States have been waging war against Iran, resulting in hundreds of deaths, including prominent officials, foremost among them Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while Tehran responds by launching missiles and drones toward Israel.
Iran also targets what it describes as American sites and interests in Arab countries. However, some of the attacks have caused deaths and injuries and have damaged civilian property, which has been condemned by the targeted countries, which have demanded an immediate halt to these acts.
Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait announced since dawn on Thursday that they had been subjected to missile and drone attacks, as the Israeli-American war on Iran entered its twenty-seventh day.
The Saudi Ministry of Defense stated in posts on its account on the X platform that its forces intercepted and destroyed 33 drones in the Kingdom’s Eastern Province.
In Bahrain, the Ministry of Interior announced that civil defense contained a fire at a facility in Muharraq Governorate following what it described as “Iranian aggression,” with no injuries reported. It added that warning sirens sounded twice, calling on citizens and residents to remain calm, head to the nearest safe place, and follow instructions issued through official channels.
For its part, the UAE Ministry of Defense reported that its air defenses dealt with “missile and drone attacks coming from Iran.”
In two statements issued about five hours apart, it confirmed that “the sounds heard in various parts of the country are the result of intercepting ballistic missiles, drones, and cruise missiles.”
The Abu Dhabi Media Office also announced the death of two people and the injury of three others due to damage to vehicles in the Emirati capital caused by falling debris following the interception of a ballistic missile.
In Kuwait, the Ministry of Defense announced that air defenses had repelled “hostile” missile and drone attacks.
It clarified that the sounds of explosions that may be heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting these attacks and called for adherence to the safety instructions issued by the competent authorities.
The spokesperson for the Kuwait National Guard, Brigadier Jad’an Fadel Jad’an, also announced the downing of two drones within the areas of responsibility he secures, without specifying their locations.
Jad’an explained in a press statement on Thursday that this measure falls within the framework of ongoing efforts to enhance security, protect vital sites, and confront any potential threats.
