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 accused Iran of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure, including a power and water desalination plant.
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The country, which is extremely arid, relies on desalinated water for about 90% of its drinking water.
Kuwait was forced to briefly close its airspace as it intercepted Iranian missiles and drones.
Several Kuwaiti firefighters and a worker were injured while battling blazes sparked by Iranian strikes.
Bahrain activated its air sirens on Saturday, warning residents to shelter after detecting possible incoming drones or missiles.
Jordan’s state-run Petra news agency said the kingdom’s air defense systems had downed Iranian missiles.
The Iranian attacks on US allies came in response to US attacks on civilian infrastructure including bridges and power facilities.
The secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council condemned the attacks, saying strikes on civilian infrastructure amounted to “war crimes”.
“Iran’s actions constitute a highly dangerous escalation, a grave violation of international law and the United Nations (UN) Charter, as well as war crimes requiring international accountability and prosecution, given the deliberate targeting of infrastructure and civilian facilities,” Jasem Mohamed al-Budaiwi said in a statement.
Reports also indicate Iran targeted an oil facility in Kuwait, resulting in a number of injuries and “significant material losses”, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation told reporters.
