🔴 Middle East live: Kuwait says electrical and desalination plant damaged in Iranian attack

Live Middle East Issued on: 17/07/2026 - 01:56Modified: 17/07/2026 - 11:30 By: A screen grab released on July 16, 2026 by Iran's Sepah News website shows a missile being launched from an undisclosed location towards US targets in the Gulf. © AFP Kuwait said on Friday that an Iranian attack on a power and water desalination plant had caused widespread damage to the station. The news came after Iran launched multiple air strikes on its Gulf neighbours in response to US air strikes overnight. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates. Yesterday's key developments: The United States and Iran continued to trade blows for a sixth day on Thursday as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks. The head ​of the International ​Energy Agenc