Gulf States Back Kuwait in Maritime Dispute with Iraq

Here is what to know about Kuwait-Iraq maritime dispute

Arab Gulf countries expressed support for Kuwait’s sovereignty after Iraq sent a revised map of its maritime borders that reignited a decades-old dispute over sea boundaries between the two neighbors.

Gulf countries back Kuwait’s sovereignty after Iraq draws new boundaries

Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE express support for Kuwait after Iraq submits new maritime coordinates to UN.

Saudi Arabia Backs Kuwait in Dispute Over Maritime Claims Filed by Iraq

Saudi Arabia reiterated its rejection of third-party claims in the divided submerged area and urged Iraq to respect Kuwait’s sovereignty and UN-demarcated borders.

Maritime Tensions: Iraq-Kuwait Dispute Over Persian Gulf Border Resurfaces

A recent demand from Iraq concerning maritime borders reignites a longstanding dispute with Kuwait. Gulf Arab countries have shown support for Kuwait, questioning Iraq's territorial map which Iraq submitted to the UN. These ongoing tensions echo past conflicts between the two nations over shared waterways.

Gulf Arab countries back Kuwait in dispute with Iraq over their maritime border

A dispute has reignited over the weekend between Iraq and Kuwait over their maritime border. The development has prompted Gulf Arab countries to side with Kuwait, putting Baghdad on the defensive on Monday.

Gulf states rally behind Kuwait after Iraq files expanded maritime map with UN

Qatar, the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia voice solidarity with Kuwait’s maritime sovereignty, urging Iraq to respect international law.