The troops lost their lives as Tehran's forces pounded US military facilities in Jordan and Iraq with ballistic missiles and UAVs on Friday Three US service members have been killed after Iranian forces struck American military facilities in Jordan with ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones, the Pe
KUWAIT, 18th July, 2026 (WAM) -- Firefighting teams have managed to extinguish two fires erupted at two different sites, after they had been targeted by Iranian brutal attacks, said Kuwait Fire Force (KFF) Spokesman Brig. Mohammad Al-Ghareeb on Saturday. Five teams from the oil sector also took part in putting out the fires, he added in a statement.
Two US service members in Jordan killed in Iranian attack, US says Two US military personnel in Jordan were killed on Friday by Iranian missiles and drones, the US Central Command said in a statement on Saturday.
Kuwait says civilian sites and infrastructure targeted, Jordan downs missiles and sirens sound in Bahrain as Iran responds to US strikes Iran launched a wave of attacks against US allies in the Middle East, as the renewal of US strikes on Iran entered a second week and fighting escalated over the strait of Hormuz. Kuwait has accused Iran of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure in the country, such as a power and water desalination plant. Kuwait, which is extremely arid, relies on desalinated water for about 90% of its drinking water.
Qatar condemns Iran's latest attacks on Gulf countries 'in strongest terms' Qatar condemned "in the strongest terms" Iran's latest attacks targeting Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. In a statement posted on X, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the targeting of electricity and water desalination plants in Kuwait "crosses all red lines". Statement | Qatar Strongly Condemns Iran's Repeated Attacks on Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait Doha | July 18, 2026 The State of Qatar condemns in the strongest terms the renewed attacks launched by the Islamic Republic of Iran against the territories of the Hashemite Kingdom of… pic.
Overnight strikes damaged a tunnel and three bridges in Hormozgan Province, the governor’s office said.
Iran says renewed US strikes killed at least 50 people At least 50 people have been killed and more than 500 wounded in Iran in the latest US strikes, the Iranian government said on Saturday.
Israeli strike kills six people in Gaza An Israeli air strike killed six people in an apartment building on Jamal Abdel Nasser Street, west of Gaza City, Al Jazeera reported.
Qatar condemns Iranian attacks on Gulf countries Qatar condemned Iran’s attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, calling them a “flagrant violation” of their sovereignty. Doha said the attacks marked a “dangerous escalation” and constituted a “blatant breach of international law, the Charter of the United Nations and the principles of good neighbourliness”.
Kuwait City [Kuwait], July 18 (ANI): Kuwait has issued a strong condemnation of the Iranian military attacks against its oil facilities, electrical power stations and water desalination plants. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuwait asserted that the 'henious' Iranian aggression endangers civilian lives, noting repeated targeting of vital civilian assets and infrastructure.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation reports damage and injuries from Iranian attacks Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said one of its oil facilities was hit on Saturday by "repeated Iranian attacks". The corporation said the attacks led to significant material damage and some injuries.
Bahrain sounds air raid warning for sixth time Bahrain has set off air raid sirents for the sixth time in the last few hours. A Bahraini Interior Ministry spokesperson called on its citizens and residents to "remain calm and head to the nearest safe place.
US attacks kill 50 people since July 6: Iran Health Ministry Iran's health ministry said US attacks since July 6 has killed at least 50 people and wounded more than 500 others.
US strikes have destroyed bridges, tunnels and rail links across southern Iran in a seventh straight night of attacks, severing roads to the Strait of Hormuz coast and feeding talk in Washington and Tehran that a ground assault may follow.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A US strike on a desalination facility in the southern Iranian province of Hormozgan disrupted the drinking water supply to nearly 30 villages, an MP said, condemning the attack as a violation of humanitarian principles and international law.
Jordan shoots down four drones, says no casualties reported Jordan’s armed forces said they intercepted and shot down four drones that entered the country’s airspace over the past 24 hours. In a statement, the military said no casualties or material damage were reported.
US strikes leave 10,000 Iranians without water as Kuwait desalination plant burns Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 07/18/2026 - 09:31 Officials said facilities were destroyed as Iran warned countries hosting US forces to prepare for retaliation Precision strikes target Iranian military sites in a handout video released on 17 July 2026 (US Centcom/AFP) Off The escalating conflict between the United States and Iran is taking a growing toll on civilian infrastructure, with Iranian officials saying overnight US strikes destroyed a desalination facility supplying drinking water to about 10,000 people. Hamzeh Pour, chief executive of the Hormozgan Water and Wastewater Company, said US strikes hit desalination pumps and electrical infrastructure in Bunji village, in Jask, cutting off water supplies to 20 villages. "The supply of drinking water to 20 villages with a population of approximately 10,000 people has been completely disrupted," Pour was quoted by Iran's Tasnim News Agency as saying.
The truth is Burnham’s mea culpa on Gaza was nothing but a change in tone Submitted by Barry Malone on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 15:09 Britain’s anointed prime minister's Gaza apology contained nothing of substance for the victims of genocide – or anyone else Children react as Palestinians inspect the site of an Israeli strike on a tent at a camp sheltering displaced people, in Gaza City on 7 July, 2026 (Ebrahim Hajjaj/Reuters) On On the surface, it certainly seemed a very big deal. Andy Burnham, Britain ’s prime minister-in-waiting, had apologised for Gaza. "Labour’s initial response to the treatment of Gaza caused huge hurt.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps said its Aerospace Force has destroyed at least two US fighter jets and three other military aircraft and inflicted heavy damage on several more during a missile and drone strike on the US military base at Al Azraq in Jordan.
