Event Brief
Some Kuwaitis say US troops draw Iran fire
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 25, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
Summary: Some Kuwaitis, including Ghanim Alsulaimani, say US troops have become a liability because Kuwait is now in Tehran’s line of fire. The remarks come about six months into the US-Iran war, after the Middle East conflict erupted in late February with US-Israeli strikes on Iran.
WHO: Ghanim Alsulaimani and some Kuwaitis
WHAT: Some Kuwaitis criticize the presence of US troops as increasing Kuwait’s exposure to Iran’s attacks.
WHEN: Feb 01, 2026
WHERE: Kuwait
WHY: Kuwait is being put in Tehran’s line of fire due to the presence of US troops.
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