Gulf council head calls Iran attacks on civilian facilities war crimes

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The head of a Gulf council said Iran's attacks on civilian facilities were war crimes.

Source note: AFP news report published on 18 July 2026 at 13:17:00 UTC.

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Kuwaiti authorities said Iran struck an oil facility and a power and water plant, causing injuries, damage and the shutdown of several power generation units.

Bahrain's army said air defences repelled a wave of Iranian attacks.

Iranian state media quoted Major General Mohsen Rezaei as threatening full-scale offensive operations if US strikes continue for another two or three days.

Jordan's army said it shot down 10 missiles and reported no casualties or damage.

Iranian state media and officials reported casualties and infrastructure disruption from US attacks in Hormozgan and Khuzestan provinces.

Iran's energy ministry urged people to cut electricity use after the power grid came under strain.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz exploded after hitting mines; the US military denied the claim.

The source says the United States has reimposed a blockade of Iranian ports as part of the escalation.

Source note: AFP news report published on 18 July 2026 at 12:10:04 UTC.

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Iran's army said the reported targeting was in response to American strikes.

The army said attack drones targeted Sheikh Isa Air Base in southern Bahrain.

The army said the targeted areas included aircraft shelters and parking areas, fuel storage tanks used by the US military, and several connecting bridges.

The army described Sheikh Isa Air Base as one of the most important US operational and logistical centres in the region.

Source note: AFP news report published on 18 July 2026 at 04:09:21 UTC.