A major oil refinery in Kuwait has been set ablaze following a new wave of drone strikes launched by Iran, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict.

Reports confirm that the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, one of Kuwait’s key energy facilities, was hit by Iranian drones, triggering fires in several operational units. Emergency crews were deployed to contain the blaze, with authorities working to prevent further damage.

Officials said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but the தாக்க forced temporary disruptions to refinery operations as safety measures were activated.

The attack is part of a broader escalation, with Iran targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf in response to earlier strikes on its own facilities.

In the aftermath, Kuwait moved to suspend operations at major refineries, including Mina Al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah, as authorities assess the extent of the damage and ensure safety.

Analysts warn that repeated strikes on critical oil infrastructure could have far-reaching implications for global energy supply, especially as the Gulf region remains central to international oil production.

The latest development adds to growing fears of a wider regional conflict, with multiple countries already affected by attacks on energy assets and rising tensions between Iran and its adversaries.