Inside the Tiny Oil Sheikhdom Cut Off by the Iran War

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The Wall Street Journal writes that 35 years ago, Iraq, led by Saddam Hussein, invaded Kuwait and the oil country had to stop production. Due to the Iran war, Kuwait once again lost its main source of income and the country has found itself in a very difficult situation.

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Thirty-five years ago, Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein attempted to conquer this tiny sheikhdom, drawing the United States into the first Gulf War and setting fire to the oil fields as he retreated.