Kuwait city: Kuwait announced a 'precautionary' reduction in crude oil production and refining operations following repeated Iranian attacks against the country.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation stated that the adjustment was taken in response to 'repeated and hostile' Iranian attacks on Kuwait. The corporation emphasized that the reduction is 'purely precautionary' and will be reviewed as the situation develops.

The company assured that it remains fully prepared to restore production levels once conditions allow. This decision comes in the wake of Iran launching missiles and drones toward Israel and Gulf countries that are home to US military assets since February 28. Some of these attacks have resulted in casualties and damage to civilian sites, including ports and residential buildings.

Tehran has claimed that the attacks were a response to a US-Israeli military campaign against Iran, which has resulted in the deaths of hundreds of people, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and top military officials.