Kuwait intercepts Iranian missiles and drones as Tehran targets US bases across the Middle East, marking major escalation.
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Kuwait's army said Thursday it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran, marking a significant escalation in regional hostilities. Iran launched strikes on US bases in Kuwait, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan region following extensive US bombardment this week of sites across the Islamic republic.
The attacks represent a dramatic expansion of the conflict that began after US forces conducted widespread strikes against Iranian targets. US President Donald Trump commented on the renewed hostilities, saying they would not last "too long," per CNBC.
Meanwhile, a reported US airstrike hit a wedding in Iran, according to AP News, adding to the deepening crisis. The wedding strike report comes as part of the broader US campaign against Iranian infrastructure.
The regional escalation has sent ripples through global markets, with oil prices slipping as investors weighed uncertainty over the US-Iran strikes, per Reuters. The situation remains volatile as both sides continue military operations.
Sources: 1. CNBC: Iran attacks Kuwait as Trump says renewed Mideast hostilities will not last 'too long' — https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/03/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-israel-middle-east-europe-kuwait.html (src1) 2.