The Gulf countries have denounced this Sunday a new wave of Iranian attacks on strategic infrastructure in the region, with fires and material damage recorded after the interception of projectiles and drones, although without victims for the moment.
Fires in Emirates after intercepting a projectile
In United Arab Emirates, authorities have confirmed several fires at the petrochemical plant Borouge, in Abu Dhabi, caused by falling debris after the interception of a projectile.
Authorities confirm that they responded to a minor incident caused by debris from an aerial interception that fell on the facade of the Oracle building in Dubai Internet City. No injuries were reported.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) April 4, 2026
According to the Abu Dhabi Media Office, no injuries have been reported, but the facility has had to suspend its operations as a preventive measure, in an incident that once again highlights the vulnerability of energy infrastructures.
Bahrain and Kuwait, also under attack
In Bahrain, the Ministry of Interior has reported fires resulting from an Iranian attack, without specifying the exact location. The state-owned company Bapco has confirmed damage to a storage tank, while the company Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company has indicated that a drone attack caused a fire at its facilities, already controlled and without casualties.
MOI: Civil Defence extinguished a fire in the facility as a result of the Iranian aggression. No injuries were reported.
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) April 5, 2026
For its part, in Kuwait, the attacks have targeted the oil complex of Shuwaikh, operated by the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation. According to official media, the drone impact has caused a fire at the facility, in addition to affecting two power and water plants, which have had to cease their activity.
Official Spokesperson for #Ministry_of_Defense: Intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the past hours. pic.twitter.com/XmoUZiGYSW
— Ministry of Defense (@modgovksa) April 5, 2026
Also, damage has been registered in a government office complex, which reflects the breadth of the targets reached.
Saudi Arabia intercepts a missile
In Saudi Arabia, the Ministry of Defense has reported the interception of a cruise missile, without offering further details on the point of impact or possible damage.
The absence of victims in all incidents contrasts with the growing intensity of the attacks, which are focusing on key energy and logistics infrastructures for the region.
Regional escalation with energy impact
These episodes confirm the expansion of the conflict beyond Iran and Israel, with the Gulf as a new scenario of tension. The attacks, even when intercepted, are generating significant collateral damage and affecting the functioning of critical facilities.
The potential impact on the global energy market increases as these incidents are repeated, in a region that concentrates an essential part of the world supply of oil and gas.