KUWAIT CITY, July 17 (Xinhua) -- Kuwait said Friday that an Iranian attack struck a power generation and water desalination plant, causing extensive damage to the facility.

This handout photo shows Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad al-Abdullah al-Sabah (2nd R) inspecting the damaged airport after an attack, in Farwaniya Governorate, Kuwait, on June 3, 2026.  (Office of Prime Minister/Handout via Xinhua)

In a statement posted on social media platform X, the Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said the attack also triggered a fire at the plant.

Firefighting teams had brought the blaze under control, while technical crews were working to repair the damaged units and restore them to service, said the ministry.

It added that authorities were continuously monitoring the stability of the national electricity grid as restoration work progressed.

The ministry urged residents to conserve electricity during what it described as an "exceptional period."

The latest escalation came after the United States carried out fresh strikes on Iranian military and infrastructure targets.

In response, the Iranian armed forces said Friday they had launched retaliatory strikes against U.S. bases and facilities in Syria, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman.

The renewed hostilities unfolded despite a peace memorandum of understanding signed on June 18, under which Washington and Tehran were expected to hold negotiations within 60 days aimed at reaching a final agreement.