The Wall Street Journal: The U.S.

The Wall Street Journal: The U.S. is considering reducing its presence in Kuwait 🔹According to the Wall Street Journal, the United States is reviewing the extent of its presence in Kuwait in light of the developments in the war against Iran. 🔹This action by the U.S. comes as Kuwaiti officials have stated that they still require a firm commitment from the U.S. to support their country. 🔹The newspaper reports that U.S. facilities and bases have been targeted multiple times by Iranian attacks during the war. 🔹Analysts say that what is likely to drive changes in these relations is the understanding by the U.S. that a permanent and large military presence in Kuwait is no longer vital or militarily sensible. 🔹Current and former U.S. officials have claimed that the Pentagon was considering reducing its forces even before the war with Iran began. 🔹U.S. officials told the Wall Street Journal that the Pentagon has reduced its presence in Kuwait in response to Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases to minimize risk. 🔹According to the report, Kuwaiti officials, like those of other Gulf countries, were upset and disturbed that Trump started a war without consulting them, placing them in danger—a feeling that has intensified with the prolonged conflict and the blockage of oil exports.