Iran Strikes Kuwait as Trump Says Renewed Mideast Hostilities Will Not Last 'Too Long'
On Thursday, Kuwait's army said it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran.
TL;DR
- Kuwait's army confronted hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran.
- The strikes were reportedly targeted at U.S. bases in Kuwait.
- President Trump believes the conflict will not last long.
- Iran had previously retaliated against Jordan and Bahrain.
- Top aides are reportedly pushing to de-escalate the conflict before the November midterm elections.
- A poll indicated public disapproval of Trump's handling of the war and his overall job performance.
- Trump stated that the U.S. is acting to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and to help the Middle East, Israel, and the U.S.