Middle East latest: Iran hits Kuwaiti refinery and explosions sound over Tehran from Israeli attack

The refinery, which can process 730,000 barrels of oil per day, was already damaged on Thursday in another Iranian attack
Damaged apartment following an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday (AP Photo/Maya Levin)

Damaged apartment following an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Thursday (AP Photo/Maya Levin)

Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 - 07:08
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