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Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery Hit by Iranian Drone Attack Amid Regional Escalation
Iran Continues Attacks on Gulf Energy Facilities and US Bases
Kuwait reported that its Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery was attacked by an Iranian drone on March 20, 2026, triggering fires across several units. The blazes were extinguished after hours, with no immediate injuries reported. The refinery, capable of processing 730,000 barrels of oil daily, had its affected units shut down as a precaution. Other Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Bahrain, and Qatar, also reported drone and missile attacks from Iran. The pro-Iranian Iraqi armed group Saraya Aulia Al-Dam claimed to have carried out three strikes against US bases across Iraq in the past 24 hours.
Israel and US Counter Iran's Actions
Israel reported five ballistic missile salvos from Iran overnight on March 20, 2026, targeting Jerusalem and Northern Israel, with the Israel Defense Force claiming to have detected a new ballistic missile attack. Iran's strikes came in retaliation for a prior Israeli military bombardment of the South Pars gas field. Iran's missile strike on Haifa's oil refineries caused no significant damage. US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran's navy, air force, and anti-aircraft equipment have been 'obliterated,' along with its leadership. He added that the US could 'take out' Iran's small oil island anytime and that Washington D.C. was not aware of the Israeli attacks.
Israeli Prime Minister Addresses Iranian Nuclear Threat and Maritime Security
Benjamin Netanyahu, the Prime Minister of Israel, stated that Israel acted alone against Iran's Suelah gas compound and is holding off on future attacks at President Trump's request. He asserted that Iran's missile and drone arsenals are being 'massively degraded' and will be destroyed, including the industries that produce them. Netanyahu also claimed that Iran's air defenses have been rendered useless, and its navy in the Caspian Sea has been hit. He warned that Iran's attempts to blackmail the world by closing key international maritime routes, such as the Straits of Hormuz, will not work, predicting that oil prices will come down if the efforts to keep these routes open succeed.
*Source: YouTube: Times of India (2026-03-20)*
