World · 3 September 2026

Iran attacks US military bases in Kuwait and the UAE with missiles

The drone and rocket strikes targeted American radar equipment on Thursday, triggering a sudden jump in global oil prices. Kuwait confirmed its military intercepted the incoming barrage, which followed similar attacks stopped over Bahrain and Jordan on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Israeli defence minister Israel Katz warned that harsh American financial penalties might push Tehran into taking extreme actions.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 September 2026 at 15:55

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