Iran Attacks Gulf Infrastructure; Jordan Intercepts Missiles

Tensions escalated in the Middle East as Iran launched missile attacks across the Persian Gulf region, impacting critical infrastructure in Kuwait and Bahrain. Sirens wailed in Bahrain as the Ministry of Energy reported that a power generation and water desalination plant was attacked over the past two days, causing a fire that disrupted production. Kuwait, heavily reliant on desalinated water for approximately 90 percent of its drinking water, also experienced an attack on a desalination facility.

Jordanian armed forces and the Israeli military reported that Iran launched a missile attack on Jordanian territory. The Jordanian army announced it intercepted three Iranian missiles, with a fourth landing in a remote area, according to the state news agency Petra. No casualties or significant material damage were reported, but air raid sirens were heard in several parts of the kingdom. Videos circulating on social media showed Jordanian air defense systems intercepting missiles over Aqaba, Jordan's sole seaport, located near the borders with Israel and Saudi Arabia.

This latest escalation occurs just days after two U.S. soldiers were killed and one went missing in Jordan following an Iranian attack. The United States and Iran have intensified their strikes since a temporary ceasefire agreement collapsed last week, raising concerns about a potential return to full-scale conflict.

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