Kuwait power plant strike kills worker as Iran hits Gulf

Iran launched a strike late Sunday against a service building at a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, killing a worker and causing significant material damage, Kuwait’s Electricity Ministry announced early Monday. The victim was identified as an Indian national. The attack struck critical civilian infrastructure, underscoring the widening reach of retaliatory operations in the Gulf region.

Infrastructure in the crossfire

The ministry stated that technical and emergency teams were deployed immediately under emergency protocols to manage the aftermath and maintain operational continuity. Authorities are coordinating with security agencies to secure the damaged site. The strike adds to a growing list of infrastructure targets hit across Gulf states hosting US military assets since the conflict began.

Regional war expands to critical utilities

The attack is part of Iran’s broader retaliation against the US-Israeli offensive that began on February 28. That campaign has claimed over 1,340 lives, including Iran’s then‑supreme leader. Tehran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel, Jordan, Iraq, and Gulf countries, causing casualties and widespread infrastructure damage while disrupting global aviation and energy markets.

Türkiye’s call for de‑escalation

As critical civilian facilities increasingly become targets, Türkiye has renewed its call for an immediate halt to attacks on infrastructure essential for human survival. Ankara has consistently warned that the expansion of hostilities into the Gulf threatens not only regional stability but also global energy security. Turkish officials continue to press for diplomatic engagement, emphasizing that the protection of civilian infrastructure and non‑combatants must remain paramount under international humanitarian law.