Iran has repeatedly struck Kuwait with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones since February 2026 as part of its responses to U.S. and Israeli operations in the broader regional conflict, targeting facilities such as Ali Al Salem air base and Kuwait International Airport. Kuwaiti air defenses have intercepted multiple waves in recent weeks, including barrages reported in early October, while authorities have condemned the attacks at the UN and pursued enhanced counter-drone systems. Iran frames these actions as retaliation tied to U.S. strikes and navigation disputes in the Strait of Hormuz, though it has also signaled interest in neighborly ties through diplomatic channels. Trader assessments of future targeting by a given date hinge on the pace of U.S.-Iran escalations, any renewed ceasefires, and shifts in IRGC operations amid ongoing economic and military pressures.