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Sophian AUBIN

Why Iran is targeting Kuwait's desalination plants as part of its war strategy

Satellite image shows smoke rising from Subiya Power and Water Desalination Plant in Subiya, Kuwait on July 18, 2026
Satellite image shows smoke rising from Subiya Power and Water Desalination Plant in Subiya, Kuwait on July 18, 2026. © CNES 2026, Reuters

Iranian strikes targeted Kuwait’s desalination and power plants for the fourth consecutive day on Monday. The attacks are putting unprecedented pressure on a Gulf country heavily dependant on desalination for its water supply. Iran is attempting to wage a “psychological war” on a country with few options for striking back, according to some analysts.

Concerns are mounting over Kuwait’s water supply after Iran once again struck power stations and desalination plants on Monday, sparking fires in a fourth consecutive day of attacks.

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