Kuwait has faced repeated Iranian missile and drone strikes since late February 2026 as part of the broader U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, with attacks targeting the international airport, oil facilities, power infrastructure, and areas near U.S. military sites. Kuwaiti air defenses have intercepted multiple waves in recent days, including barrages reported on October 7–8, while Tehran has issued threats against tankers at Kuwaiti ports and justified actions as responses to U.S. strikes. Kuwait’s government has consistently condemned the attacks as violations of sovereignty, reaffirmed its neutrality at the United Nations, and held Iran responsible for damages under relevant Security Council resolutions. Ongoing escalation risks, IRGC naval warnings, and diplomatic efforts at de-escalation remain the primary drivers of trader assessments on whether further targeting occurs within any specified timeframe.