An Iranian missile strike on a US military facility in Kuwait resulted in the deaths of six American soldiers. The death toll, initially three, doubled after more bodies were discovered. The attack targeted a fortified tactical operations center, raising concerns about its structural integrity. This incident is part of an escalating conflict between the US/Israel and Iran, which has also seen strikes on other US-allied Gulf countries. Separately, three US fighter jets were downed in Kuwait due to a 'friendly fire' incident. The ongoing conflict is significantly impacting global oil and gas prices and threatening crucial shipping lanes.