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The Kuwaiti armed forces said on the 18th that Iran launched an attack on the country's military infrastructure and important civilian infrastructure on the same day, causing injuries and property damage. The Iraqi air defense forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones. The Kuwaiti armed forces posted a statement on social media saying that the targets of “Iran's continued aggression” were military and security facilities as well as important civilian infrastructure, including oil, electricity and water sector facilities. Air defense forces have continued to intercept missiles and drones entering the country's airspace since the early hours of the morning. The statement said the attack caused “significant damage” to several facilities. A number of firefighters and petroleum industry workers were injured while carrying out fire fighting and emergency repair missions. The injured have been taken to medical treatment. The statement did not state how many people were injured, nor did it provide details about the losses. The statement also said that intercepted missiles and drone debris fell into several residential areas, causing property damage. On the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait issued a statement condemning the attack, saying that it violates Kuwait's sovereignty. Iran bears full responsibility for the attack and all the consequences caused by it, and called on Iran to immediately stop the attack.

Zhitongcaijing·07/18/2026 13:09:00
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The Kuwaiti armed forces said on the 18th that Iran launched an attack on the country's military infrastructure and important civilian infrastructure on the same day, causing injuries and property damage. The Iraqi air defense forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones. The Kuwaiti armed forces posted a statement on social media saying that the targets of “Iran's continued aggression” were military and security facilities as well as important civilian infrastructure, including oil, electricity and water sector facilities. Air defense forces have continued to intercept missiles and drones entering the country's airspace since the early hours of the morning. The statement said the attack caused “significant damage” to several facilities. A number of firefighters and petroleum industry workers were injured while carrying out fire fighting and emergency repair missions. The injured have been taken to medical treatment. The statement did not state how many people were injured, nor did it provide details about the losses. The statement also said that intercepted missiles and drone debris fell into several residential areas, causing property damage. On the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait issued a statement condemning the attack, saying that it violates Kuwait's sovereignty. Iran bears full responsibility for the attack and all the consequences caused by it, and called on Iran to immediately stop the attack.