The Gulf nation that became Iran’s softest target
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By Financial Times
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In brief
Kuwait faces persistent security challenges as a vulnerable hub in Middle Eastern geopolitics. Despite recovery from Iraq's devastating 1990 invasion, the nation continues experiencing destabilizing incidents linked to Iranian-backed actors. This strategic positioning makes Kuwait a critical flashpoint in regional tensions, where historical trauma intersects with contemporary power struggles between regional powers competing for influence and control.
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The Gulf nation that became Iran’s softest target
Kuwait, still scarred by the 1990 Iraqi invasion, has been repeatedly attacked by Tehran and its allies
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