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Kuwait & Iraq

112 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated May 14, 2026

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Kuwait: Kuwait launched retaliatory rocket attacks into Iraq against Iran-backed militias and protested cross-border attacks and the storming of its consulate, indicating its direct involvement in the conflict.
Iraq: Iraq is a key battleground for Iran-backed militias launching attacks on Gulf states, and its territory has been subjected to retaliatory strikes from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Its government is accused of failing to control these groups.
May 13, 2026 · 12 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait has lodged formal protests with Iraq over attacks launched by militias operating from Iraqi territory.
Iraq: Iraq is directly affected by the US decision to halt dollar shipments and suspend security cooperation, facing economic and security challenges due to the pressure to dismantle Iran-backed militias.
Apr 21, 2026 · 22 articles
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Kuwait: Kuwait, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports, with its heavier crude fields requiring months for restoration.
Iraq: Iraq's heavier crude fields could take four to five months to return to normal operating levels, contributing to the slow recovery of oil output.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait participated in the OPEC online meeting and is affected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Iraq: Iraq participated in the OPEC online meeting and is affected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade. There is a risk it might leave OPEC due to accusations of surpassing quotas.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait experienced missile attacks, including one reportedly hitting the American embassy compound, and its airspace was closed. Three American F-15E Strike Eagles were shot down in a friendly fire incident by Kuwait.
Iraq: Iraq closed its airspace due to the conflict, and Virgin Atlantic announced it would avoid flying over Iraq.
Feb 28, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait's oil exports have been throttled by the Strait of Hormuz closure, impacting its ability to raise production.
Iraq: Iraq's oil exports have been throttled by the Strait of Hormuz closure, leading to significant cuts in its crude oil output.
May 02, 2026 · 31 articles
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Business
Kuwait: Kuwait is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
Iraq: Iraq is one of the countries connected by the Fibre in the Gulf (FIG) subsea cable system, benefiting from enhanced data flow.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait is identified as a major source of heavier crude oil needed for bunker fuel, and its prolonged cutoff contributes to shortages.
Iraq: Iraq is identified as a major source of heavier crude oil needed for bunker fuel, and its prolonged cutoff contributes to shortages.
May 12, 2026 · 8 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait has launched retaliatory strikes into Iraq as part of the broader military responses in the region.
Iraq: Iraq is a target of Saudi Arabia and Kuwaiti retaliatory strikes against Iran-backed militias. It has also made deals with Iran to ship oil and liquefied natural gas.
May 13, 2026 · 13 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait is a Gulf producer whose oil supply is connected to global markets via the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait also reported missile and drone attacks.
Iraq: Iraq is a Gulf producer whose oil supply is connected to global markets via the Strait of Hormuz, making it indirectly affected by the restrictions.
Apr 08, 2026 · 19 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait activated its air defense systems to intercept incoming Iranian missiles and drones, indicating its direct exposure to the regional conflict and the associated security risks.
Iraq: Iraq is the location where an American journalist was kidnapped, with the incident being blamed on an Iranian-backed militia, indicating the spillover effects of the conflict into neighboring countries.
Mar 29, 2026 · 65 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait, as an OPEC Gulf producer, has suffered export losses due to the Strait of Hormuz closure, highlighting the regional impact of the Iran war on oil shipments.
Iraq: Iraq, the third-largest producer in OPEC, has stated it has no plans to leave OPEC as it desires stable oil prices.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait is almost wholly reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, highlighting its vulnerability to the strait's closure.
Iraq: Iraq is almost wholly reliant on the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipments, highlighting its vulnerability to the strait's closure.
May 15, 2026 · 20 articles
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International
Kuwait: The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry reported fresh strikes by Iran and its proxies, indicating continued regional tensions.
Iraq: Basra, Iraq, is the destination for a Malta-flagged vessel, as its ports are not under the U.S. blockade.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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International
Kuwait: Kuwait was mentioned as a target of an Iranian strike on a water and electrical plant, highlighting the regional impact of the escalating conflict.
Mar 30, 2026 · 41 articles
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Kuwait: Kuwait, a Gulf country, reported incoming Iranian missile barrages and activated air defenses, reflecting the ongoing security concerns in the region.
Apr 07, 2026 · 117 articles
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Kuwait: Kuwait reported missile or drone raids from the Gulf despite the ceasefire, indicating the truce's fragility.
Apr 07, 2026 · 14 articles
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Nov 28, 2025 · 7 articles
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Jan 04, 2026 · 9 articles
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Dec 16, 2025 · 6 articles
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Mar 04, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Mar 03, 2026 · 14 articles
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Mar 03, 2026 · 6 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 32 articles
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Mar 02, 2026 · 7 articles
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Mar 01, 2026 · 50 articles
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Mar 03, 2026 · 9 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 35 articles
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