Kuwait Army says air defences are dealing with wave of Iranian drone attacks since 8am local time

Kuwait's engagement with Iranian drone attacks poses a significant risk to its oil infrastructure, which could disrupt supply and elevate crude prices.

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Kuwait says the intercepted drones, some of which targeted vital oil facilities and power stations in the south of the country, are causing major infrastructure damage

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If damage to facilities escalates, we may see a resultant spike in WTI prices, reflecting fears of reduced global supply and heightened geopolitical tensions.

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