Iran launched a drone attack on the headquarters of Kuwait's oil giant — Bloomberg
Iranian combat drones struck the headquarters of the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), causing a massive fire at the administrative and industrial complex.
Bloomberg reported this.
The attack marks the latest escalation in the Persian Gulf, where energy infrastructure is increasingly becoming a target in a major regional conflict.
According to Bloomberg, not only the company’s headquarters but also the building housing Kuwait’s Ministry of Oil was hit.
A fire engulfed part of the building, forcing emergency services to conduct an immediate evacuation of all personnel.
“The oil sector’s leadership is closely monitoring the assessment of the damage caused by the incident, in coordination with the relevant authorities, taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of personnel and protect the facility,” reads an official statement from the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation.
It is currently known that there were no casualties, but material damage is estimated to be significant.
It took firefighters several hours to contain the fire at the oil refinery complex, which is a key fuel distribution hub in the emirate.
The attack occurred amid a series of strikes on other strategic facilities in Kuwait, including the Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah oil refineries.
In addition to energy facilities, the international airport has repeatedly been targeted by Iranian UAVs, significantly complicating logistics in the region.
As a reminder, Iran is threatening to restrict traffic in yet another strategic strait.
We also reported that Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Additionally, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will visit the U.S. from April 8 to 12. During the trip, he will hold a series of meetings, including a planned conversation with Donald Trump.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had received a message from the new leader of the Iranian regime requesting a ceasefire. Trump is willing to consider this possibility only on the condition that the Strait of Hormuz is fully opened for the free and safe passage of ships.
As a reminder, the IRGC announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and is threatening a “harsh response” to ships.
The Strait of Hormuz could also become the “Trump Strait.”
