🔴 Middle East live: Kuwait accuses Iran of targeting civilian sites, vital infrastructure

Live Middle East Issued on: 18/07/2026 - 07:02Modified: 18/07/2026 - 13:00 By: A screen grab shows a missile being launched towards US targets in Qatar, Kuwait and Oman in video footage released on July 17, 2026 by Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC)'s Sepah News website. © AFP Kuwait accused Iran on Saturday of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure in the country, after reporting attacks on an oil facility and a power and water plant. Tehran launched attacks on US military sites hosted by several of its Gulf neighbours in response to a seventh night of US strikes on Iran overnight on Friday. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Yesterday's key developments: US airstrikes hit key infrastructure in Iran including bridges and a port surveillance tower prompting Iranian offi