Kuwait & Yemen
74 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated Aug 24, 2026
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Kuwait views Yemen as a regional rival due to the actions of Iran-backed Houthi rebels operating from Yemen, which contribute to regional instability and indirectly threaten Kuwait's security as a US ally.
International
Kuwait: Target of Iranian drone and missile attacks on US bases and infrastructure.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels; the conflict has drawn in regional powers and disrupted shipping.
Jul 22, 2026 · 334 articles
International
Kuwait: Condemned Houthi attacks; intercepted Iranian drones; desalination plant hit for second day.
Yemen: Internationally recognized government said prepared for escalation with Houthis; condemned Houthi actions.
Mar 09, 2018 · 462 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait has been heavily targeted, with repeated Iranian strikes on power plants, desalination facilities, and oil infrastructure, causing fires, injuries, and power rationing.
Yemen: Yemen's government has condemned Iranian attacks and expressed solidarity with Kuwait and Bahrain.
Apr 20, 2026 · 423 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait suffered an Iranian strike on a Chinese company's building, killing one worker. It is drawn into the conflict as a U.S. ally hosting American troops.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis declared a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia and attacked Saudi energy facilities, contributing to regional instability and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Feb 08, 2026 · 308 articles
Business
Kuwait: U.S. military assets in Kuwait were struck by Iran.
Yemen: Houthis in Yemen attacked Saudi tankers, contributing to oil price surge.
Jul 24, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
Kuwait: Kuwait agreed to the production increase, though its export capacity is constrained by the Strait of Hormuz situation.
Yemen: Yemeni rebels have declared a maritime embargo, threatening Saudi exports via the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Jul 29, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is a founding member of the coalition, supporting maritime security in the region. This aligns with its interests in protecting oil exports and regional stability.
Yemen: Yemen is the site of the conflict, with the Houthis controlling much of the north. The coalition's operations and Saudi air strikes on Houthi facilities in Yemen could further destabilize the country and worsen its humanitarian crisis.
Jul 30, 2026 · 54 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait's Foreign Minister joined the coordination, reflecting Gulf solidarity and its interest in regional security and oil export stability.
Yemen: Yemen is mentioned as a location of attacks by Iran-affiliated militias, contributing to regional instability and affecting shipping in the Red Sea.
Jun 27, 2026 · 41 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait has been hit by Iranian missiles and drones, damaging a desalination plant and oil facility. It hosts US bases and is directly affected by the conflict.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis are Iran allies who could close the Bab al-Mandeb strait, threatening Red Sea shipping.
Apr 20, 2026 · 480 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait hosts US forces and has been targeted by Iranian missiles, affecting its security and economy.
Yemen: Yemen-based Houthis have attacked Saudi tankers, opening a new front and threatening Red Sea shipping.
Mar 09, 2018 · 488 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait's oil exports have plummeted due to the strait closure, causing its biggest crisis since 1990. Its economy contracted 4.6% in Q1 2026.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthis have attacked Saudi vessels, threatening the Bab el-Mandeb strait. This adds to supply concerns.
Jul 31, 2026 · 335 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is affected by Iranian attacks on US bases and faces security risks. Its oil exports are constrained by the Hormuz closure.
Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi attacks on Saudi shipping, escalating the conflict. It suffers from Saudi strikes and humanitarian crisis.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait has been repeatedly targeted by missile and drone attacks from Iran, leading to strong condemnations and military responses to intercept hostile projectiles. The attacks have caused minor injuries to Americans on its territory and damaged military assets.
Yemen: Yemen>>> is the location of the Houthis>>>, whose actions contribute to regional maritime insecurity.
May 27, 2026 · 338 articles
International
Kuwait: Gulf state affected by Red Sea trade security.
Yemen: Crisis and Houthi attacks elevate Eritrea's importance as a safe route.
Aug 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait welcomed the pact, showing regional approval and potential for broader cooperation.
Yemen: Yemen is a focal point of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and the pact may influence the conflict dynamics there.
Aug 11, 2026 · 138 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait has been repeatedly targeted by Iranian drone and missile attacks, including strikes on desalination plants vital for its water supply.
Yemen: Yemen is the base of the Houthis, which has opened a new front by threatening Red Sea shipping, exacerbating global energy supply risks.
Apr 20, 2026 · 1031 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait has been hit by Iranian drone strikes on infrastructure, including power and water plants.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels threaten Red Sea shipping, escalating conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 709 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait>>> has been targeted by Iran>>>'s counter-attacks, with its airbases hosting United States>>> military personnel, leading to heightened security alerts and condemnation of Iranian aggression.
Yemen: Israel>>>'s military intercepted an aerial target from Yemen>>>, indicating another front in the broader regional conflict.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait reported intercepting hostile fire and condemned Iranian attacks on its border points and oil platform.
Yemen: Houthis in Yemen fired missiles at Saudi Arabia, breaking a truce.
Jul 13, 2026 · 395 articles
International
Kuwait: Target of Iranian drone attacks, with damage to facilities. Its vulnerability to Iranian-backed militias is a concern for regional stability.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels who have threatened shipping in the Red Sea, adding to energy supply risks.
Feb 08, 2026 · 380 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is participating in covert oil shuttling, ensuring its crude reaches global markets despite the conflict.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi militants threaten Saudi Arabia's Red Sea route, indirectly pushing Saudi Arabia to increase Hormuz shuttling. Yemen remains a source of regional instability.
Aug 16, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Kuwait: Refineries offline due to Iran conflict, reducing regional refining capacity.
Yemen: Houthi blockade at Bab el-Mandeb affects shipping, adding to supply disruptions.
Mar 08, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait hosts US bases and has been targeted in Iranian strikes.
Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi operations, which are linked to the broader Iran-US conflict.
Jul 21, 2026 · 36 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is one of the countries where US embassies issued the advisory, reflecting regional risk.
Yemen: Yemen is affected by the conflict, with Houthi rebels denying transit fees for Bab-el-Mandeb, impacting shipping.
Jul 19, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is a Gulf state threatened by Iranian retaliation and affected by shipping disruptions.
Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels are attacking Saudi and shipping targets, expanding the conflict. The internationally recognized government is also under attack.
Jun 16, 2026 · 349 articles
International
Kuwait: Affected by regional conflict, with potential for spillover and attacks.
Yemen: Houthi attacks on shipping and Saudi targets; humanitarian crisis worsens.
Jul 28, 2026 · 318 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait's oil fields are on Iran's reported retaliation target list.
Yemen: Yemen is the base for Houthi attacks, contributing to regional instability.
Jul 15, 2026 · 127 articles
International
Kuwait: Gulf state vulnerable to Iranian-backed militia attacks; its security is a concern for the US and allies.
Yemen: Home to Houthi rebels who have attacked shipping and Saudi targets, adding to regional instability.
Apr 08, 2026 · 321 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait has been targeted by Iranian missile and drone attacks, causing damage to its airport and casualties. These attacks escalate regional tensions and highlight the broader impact of the conflict.
Yemen: Yemen>>> is the base for the Houthis>>>, an Iranian ally with drone capabilities.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait activated air defenses and denounced Iranian missile and drone attacks, indicating its involvement as a regional actor affected by the escalating tensions.
Yemen: Yemen is mentioned as the base for the Houthis, Iran's allies, who could open a new front in the conflict by targeting the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Jun 01, 2026 · 50 articles
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