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:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 7:09 AM ET
WHERE:Kuwait
WHY:Kuwait is being put in Tehran’s line of fire due to the presence of US troops.
