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Smoke clouds have been seen over Kuwait, following reports of a possible attack near the United States embassy in the country.
The US Embassy in Kuwait has issued a warning to American citizens, asking them to avoid its premises and to shelter at home until further notice.
"There is a continuing threat of missile and drone attacks on Kuwait. Do not come to the Embassy. Stay in your residence on the lowest available floor and away from windows. Do not go outside," the embassy said in a statement, adding that "U.S. Embassy personnel have taken shelter on site."
Kuwait, a U.S. ally that also hosts a U.S. military base, said it had intercepted missiles fired toward its territory.
Meanwhile, American and Israeli operations against Iran continue for the third day, while Tehran has launched retaliatory attacks in the Persian Gulf following the assassination of Ali Khamenei.
Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire as the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon seeks revenge for Khamenei's assassination. Lebanese officials report that at least 31 people have been killed in Israeli strikes.
Iran's security chief says Tehran is not ready to negotiate with the US.
Donald Trump says US strikes will continue with "full force" until targets are achieved, but warns that "there are likely to be more casualties" after confirmation from US Central Command that three American soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack.
A British base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone attack, but there are no reports of injuries.
Sir Keir Starmer said the UK has accepted the US request to use several military bases, with Sky News reporting that these include RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire and Diego Garcia in the Chagos Islands.
The British Foreign Office is preparing plans to evacuate tens of thousands of British citizens stranded in the Middle East.
Global oil prices rose sharply as markets opened in Asia this morning.
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