Iran launched a missile and drone attack against US military objectives in Kuwait on Thursday, ignoring threats from President Donald Trump. ^[1] On September 3, 2026, Iran launched missiles and drones against the US Ahmad al-Jaber airbase in Kuwait. ^[2] Tehran reported that retaliatory US bombings killed 19 people in Iran, including seven military members and civilians at a wedding in Sirik. ^[3] Mohamad Baqer Qalibaf, Iran's principal negotiator and president of the parliament, announced on Tuesday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States fulfills its commitments under a protocol agreement signed in June. ^[4] The Kuwaiti army stated that it intercepted the attack on the Ahmad al Jaber airbase, which Kuwait officials described as a direct threat to its security and stability. ^[5] Brent crude for November delivery rose 1.5% to $97.09 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate for October delivery rose 1.8% to $92.60 per barrel. ^[6] Qalibaf stated that the strategic waterway would not open until the US implements specific commitments, including the lifting of the naval blockade, the unfreezing of Iranian assets, the lifting of the oil embargo, and the end of military operations on all fronts. ^[7] The conflict between Iran and the United States began on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks against the Islamic Republic, triggering a regional conflict that persists despite a truce signed on April 8. ^[8] Oil prices rose following the attacks, with the November Brent crude futures increasing 1.24% to $96.82 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate rising 1.36% to $92.25 per barrel. ^[9] Iran maintains control of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy route for the world, and has required ships to request passage permission and pay transit fees, a measure opposed by the US and other regional countries. ^[10]