Iran Gulf Infrastructure Campaign — Day 13
Tehran targets airports, oil terminals, and shipping from Dubai to Kuwait
On Day 13, Iran dramatically expanded its infrastructure war across the Gulf. Iranian forces struck oil tankers near Basra port (killing 1, shutting all Iraqi oil terminals), hit a building near Dubai Creek Harbour, set oil tanks ablaze near Bahrain airport, and damaged Kuwait International Airport. Saudi Arabia intercepted drones approaching the Riyadh embassy district and Shaybah oilfield. The geographic spread — Iraq to Bahrain to UAE to Kuwait to Saudi Arabia in one night — demonstrates Iran systematic targeting of every Gulf state energy and transport infrastructure. Brent crude topped $100/bbl despite the IEA record 400M barrel strategic reserve release. Hormuz remains effectively closed.
Key facts
- •7 Gulf targets hit in under 12 hours
- •Iraqi oil terminals shut after Basra attack
- •Kuwait airport damaged by drones
- •Brent crude >00 despite IEA release
Timeline
Iranian drones strike Oman's Salalah port — 3 fuel tanks on fire; neutral state attacked
UAE: Iran fired 250+ ballistic missiles and 1,500 drones at UAE — 'treacherous' targeting
Iranian precision drone strikes building near Dubai Creek Harbour
Iranian attack sparks major fire near Bahrain International Airport
Explosions in downtown Dubai — smoke over residential areas
Iranian drones damage Kuwait International Airport — no casualties