U.S. military forces are currently involved in a heightened state of tension with Iran, utilizing evacuation operations in both Kuwait and Iraq amidst ongoing Iranian drone threats.

The entities involved

• Kuwait →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • The geopolitical risk premium driven by US strikes and Iranian military responses is impacting Bitcoin, with Kuwait being a relevant location in the escalation.Mon 14:33
  • Kharg Island, near U.S. bases in Kuwait, is hosting an oil export terminal and is involved in a potential conflict over Iranian oil.Mon 14:31
• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • A US Air Force base in Fairford, located near the Oxfordshire border, is being utilized due to actions in the Middle East.Mon 17:54
  • Authorities are investigating an incident at a base in Fairford, with possible links to Iran and Russia.Mon 17:54
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Basra hosts the Grand Faw Port project, serving as a key transit hub for trade routes connecting China and Europe.Mon 17:06
  • Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz as geopolitical risks in the Middle East affect oil prices, with Iraq ready to resume production.Mon 16:22

Related events

• Iran conducted drone strikes against Kuwait while Donald Trump ordered military action against Iran, leading to US travel warnings.Aug 1
• Iran is involved in conflict in the Middle East, with U.S. Army staging posts in Kuwait. Trump's war is against Iran, and expert Heather Penney commented on military damage to U.S. bases.Sep 16
• Iranian missile and drone attacks occurred on July 19, 2026, targeting facilities in Jordan and Kuwait, with IRGC involvement.Jul 22
• Iranian missiles and drones targeted US bases in Iraq and Kuwait.Sep 3
• Iraq is navigating complex geopolitical pressures, balancing relations with Iran while factoring in the influence of past US drone strikes and the impending withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.Jun 27