“The Iranian missile and drone strikes on Kuwait's airport inflicted direct harm on civilians, killing one and injuring 63 while damaging critical infrastructure in a sovereign Gulf nation caught amid escalating tensions. Such actions underscore how regional powers' decisions can undermine the stability of smaller states already facing external pressures. US strikes on an Iranian-bound tanker and Qeshm Island followed Tehran's transit fees and control over Strait of Hormuz access, with Washington reporting interceptions of further attacks on Bahrain. These moves by major actors disrupt vital shipping routes, driving up oil prices and threatening food security across developing countries far from the conflict zone. Kuwait's expulsion of two Iranian diplomats and denial of its airspace for foreign launches reflect efforts to safeguard national sovereignty, even as repeated strikes on Gulf targets since February compound the strain on local economies and populations. UAE raids on Iran alongside Saudi Arabia's pivot to Pakistan-brokered talks highlight attempts by regional players to navigate great-power rivalries, while Tehran's rejection of a proposed nuclear accord illustrates the shared responsibility of all sides in prolonging disruptions that hit non-aligned nations hardest.”