President William Ruto has issued a strong warning about the "grave threat to international peace and security" as missile and drone strikes escalate across the Middle East, following a major joint offensive by the United States and Israel.

• The conflict escalated dramatically on February 28, 2026, with strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure and resulting in the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
• In retaliation, Iranian forces and allies launched widespread attacks on the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain.
• The broader impact includes the suspension of Kenya Airways flights to Dubai and Sharjah, and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for 20% of the world's oil and gas.