# Some drones have targeted vital oil facilities, power stations and water desalination plants, causing major.

*business · news · 2026-04-08 · The daily Star*

## Key points

- Kuwait intercepted 28 Iranian drones targeting vital oil and power infrastructure since 5am GMT.
- The UAE confirmed its air defences are engaging missile and drone attacks originating from Iran.
- Iran launched attacks on UAE and Kuwait just hours after a US-Iran ceasefire was declared.
- Iranian oil refineries on Lavan Island and Sirri Island were also hit by explosions this morning.
- Tehran demanded $2 million per vessel for Strait of Hormuz passage as part of ceasefire terms.

**Countries:** UAE, Kuwait, Iran, United States, Pakistan

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