Kuwait's military has reported confronting missile and drone attacks from Iran, which follows President Trump's assertion that renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran would not last long. Trump characterized the recent U.S. strikes against Iran as a 'very heavy attack' and indicated that further military operations could occur at any time.
In response to these tensions, Kuwait has advised its residents to heed security instructions, clarifying that any explosions heard are due to air defense systems intercepting threats.
The situation is further complicated by internal U.S. politics, as Trump's aides are reportedly seeking to manage the conflict's escalation ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, which could influence Republican performance due to growing public disapproval of Trump's handling of the Iran situation.
A recent poll indicated that over two-thirds of respondents disapprove of Trump's approach to the Iran war. Trump maintains that U.S. actions are aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, asserting that these efforts are intended to benefit the Middle East, Israel, and the U.S. itself