Iranian drones targeted Kuwait Petroleum Corp’s headquarters in Kuwait City, igniting a significant blaze that forced evacuation of the oil ministry and company personnel. Emergency crews contained the fire after several hours, and KPC officials have begun structural assessments to determine repair needs and safety measures for resumed operations.

Earlier, U.S.-Israeli forces conducted a 24-hour aerial campaign striking 272 targets across 14 Iranian provinces, focusing on dual-use petrochemical and military facilities. At least nine civilians were killed and dozens more injured as Tehran regions including Khuzestan and Isfahan bore the brunt of the bombardment, prompting Iran’s expanded response.

Damage to KPC’s administrative hub threatens critical decision-making and coordination for the company’s downstream operations. The incident raises concerns about potential delays in refining schedules, export logistics and ongoing projects at Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah refineries.

With 90% of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz effectively halted, the systematic targeting of energy infrastructure risks exacerbating a regional supply crisis. The inclusion of petrochemical and power plants on Tehran’s hit list could further constrain exports from Gulf Cooperation Council states and disrupt global oil flows.