Iran Conflict — 2026-03-20

Iran Hits Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi Refinery With Drone Strikes on Nowruz; Fires Across Multiple Units

Iranian drones struck Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery for the second consecutive day on Nowruz, sparking fires across multiple units at a facility processing 730,000 bpd. No casualties reported; several units shut down. The sustained targeting of Kuwait's largest refinery signals a deliberate Iranian campaign against Gulf refining capacity, not isolated retaliation.

Analysis
Prior INTSUM tracked the initial Kuwait refinery targeting alongside the Qatar Ras Laffan strike. The second consecutive day of attacks on Mina Al-Ahmadi's 730,000 bpd capacity suggests a sustained Iranian campaign against Gulf refining capacity, not one-off retaliation.

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