Kuwait & Scott Bessent
23 shared events · Importance 17 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026
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Kuwait: Kuwait is a Gulf ally of the United States that has been targeted by Iranian retaliatory strikes, leading to airspace closures and material damage. It is directly affected by the escalating hostilities.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, is exploring ways to use frozen Iranian assets to aid Gulf allies, indicating a strategic financial move by the US.
Apr 20, 2026 · 508 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is one of the Persian Gulf producers whose oil supplies have been disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, reassured about the temporary nature of the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil.
May 05, 2026 · 374 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait declined to sign the letter endorsing the World Bank Group's climate work, aligning with the stance of the United States and other nations opposed to the climate lending targets.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, ordered the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund to refocus on their core missions, criticizing the bank's 'myopic' focus on climate financing targets, which contributed to the policy change.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait is listed as one of the regional allies that approved the 'final points' of the US-Iran deal. It closed its airspace for several hours after Iran fired back at its territory, indicating its exposure to regional tensions.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
International
Kuwait: Kuwait has been targeted by Iranian missile and drone attacks, leading to its army responding with air defenses. Kuwait has denounced these attacks and urged the UN Security Council to hold Iran accountable.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, has stated that Iran will invoice its oil sales in US dollars, indicating a shift in Washington's financial policy towards Tehran.
Apr 20, 2026 · 430 articles
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