US-Iran War Costs & Transparency: The Pentagon’s latest Iran-war price tag has climbed to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, with munitions costs jumping sharply, while new reporting says more US deaths occurred than the public tally shows. Gulf Security Talks: Trump says he faces a “big decision” on whether to resume large-scale attacks on Iran and will consult Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman during UN General Assembly week, with talk of a postwar strategy. Kuwait Law & Order: Kuwait’s Traffic Directorate jailed two reckless drivers and sent their cars to the crusher after video evidence of dangerous driving. Anti-Drug Enforcement: Kuwait airport customs at T4 seized hashish, cocaine, and 4,144 Lyrica capsules; Kuwait also arrested a Bangladeshi suspect in a separate drug trafficking case. Regional Fallout: Saudi halted exports after drone damage to the East-West pipeline; Yemen fighting displaced 100,000+ civilians, and Kuwait condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi targets. Kuwait in International Security: Kuwait’s Army Chief attended the Aqaba initiative meeting in Paris, while Kuwait and Canada signed a defense cooperation MoU.