The UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait accused Iran of attacks on infrastructure facilities using drones. Most fires have already been extinguished, and there have been no reports of casualties from either Abu Dhabi, Manama, or Kuwait City.

Fire at Bapco Energies plant (March 2026)

As a result of Iran's attack on a petrochemical facility in the United Arab Emirates, a fire broke out. This was reported by the Abu Dhabi government press service on Sunday, April 5.

The cause of several fires was the fallen debris of intercepted aerial targets, authorities in Abu Dhabi reported. The company's operations have been suspended, and specialists are assessing the damage. No information about casualties has been reported.

Shortly before the incident, the UAE Ministry of Defense announced the interception of several Iranian missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles. The United Arab Emirates faces attacks from Iran more than other Gulf states where American military bases are located; Tehran retaliates against US and Israeli strikes.

Bahrain: fires at oil infrastructure facilities

Meanwhile, Bahrain's national oil and gas company Bapco Energies reported a fire at one of its tanks following the Iranian attack. The fire has been extinguished, and damage assessment is underway, they emphasized in Manama. No information about casualties has been received.

The Bahrain-based petrochemical company Gulf Petrochemical Industries also reported an attack by Iranian drones on its facilities. According to them, as a result of the attacks, fires broke out at production sites, which were extinguished. No information about casualties has been reported.

Kuwait: power plants and desalination plants damaged

Kuwait authorities also accused Iran of attacking infrastructure facilities. As a result of the Iranian drone attack, two power plants and desalination plants were severely damaged, reported the Kuwaiti Ministry of Electricity and Water. According to the Kuna news agency, another drone crashed into a building belonging to the Ministry of Finance, causing significant material damage as well. No information about casualties has been reported in this case.

US President Donald Trump on April 4 reminded of his ultimatum to the Islamic Republic. According to Trump, Tehran must 'strike a deal' with Washington by April 6 or lift the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Otherwise, 'all hell will break loose' on Iran. Iranian authorities rejected the ultimatum.

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