On Monday, July 20th, 2026, Iranian forces launched strikes targeting Kuwait’s power and water desalination plant. This attack has significant implications for Kuwait’s infrastructure and the broader Gulf region. Al Jazeera’s Victoria Gatenby provided analysis on the potential impact of these strikes on Kuwait and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, highlighting the strategic and regional consequences of the incident.

The attack underscores rising tensions in the Gulf and poses challenges for the stability and security of critical infrastructure in the area.

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