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Drones Strike Kuwait Refinery Amid Rising Regional Tensions

3/21/2026

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On March 20, 2026, drones attacked Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, igniting fires without casualties, state media reported.
The fires were contained and several refinery units were shut down, according to the Kuwaiti army.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for targeting U.S. forces in the United Arab Emirates and sites in Israel to illustrate the broader escalation.

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On March 20, 2026, drones attacked Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, igniting fires without casualties, state media reported.
The fires were contained and several refinery units were shut down, according to the Kuwaiti army.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for targeting U.S. forces in the United Arab Emirates and sites in Israel to illustrate the broader escalation.