On September 3, 2026, Iran attacked U.S. military bases in Kuwait, according to reports, escalating a West Asia war that has already lasted six months. The attack came after President Donald Trump said his military was prepared to attack Iran "any time we want" following extensive U.S. bombardment of sites across Iran between Tuesday and Wednesday (September 1-2) that left at least 19 Iranians dead.

The latest clashes began with U.S. raids on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The war remains at an impasse: Iran maintains a stranglehold on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. presses its counter-blockade of Iranian ports.

Tehran said this week that it targeted U.S. bases and forces in strikes across West Asia in retaliation. Specific details about the Kuwait attacks and any casualties were not provided in the report.