Kuwait says Iran attacked an island where China is helping to build a port
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- Kuwait says Iran launched a failed attack on an island where China is helping to build a port.
- China is co‑building a port on the island targeted by Iran, making the site a strategic asset for Kuwait.
Why it matters: Kuwait’s port project now faces heightened security concerns, while Iran risks diplomatic fallout, reshaping Gulf trade routes and increasing Chinese investment exposure in the region.
