Ongoing US-Iran military exchanges have driven repeated Iranian missile and drone strikes on Kuwaiti territory since February 2026, including attacks on the international airport, infrastructure, and US-linked sites in September and early October. Kuwait has condemned these actions at the UN, citing violations of sovereignty and referencing UN Security Council Resolution 2817, while reaffirming its neutrality and rejecting any use of its territory for conflicts. Recent incidents, such as the October airport strikes injuring dozens and prompting US retaliatory action, reflect Iran's pattern of horizontal escalation in response to pressure on its forces and shipping. Trader sentiment centers on whether further US strikes or regional tensions will trigger additional qualifying Iranian attacks on Kuwait before resolution dates, amid fragile ceasefires and ongoing Gulf security concerns.