Kuwait to Offer Guarantees on Port Project?

Speaking to the daily, Al-Otaibi noted that work is uninterrupted at the port. Also, Engineer Mohammed Jouma'a explained that the bridges for cars and railways will be completed in the next phase of the project, indicating the execution of around 75 percent of work.

Al-Seyassah daily, quoting journalist and Iranian file researcher Aisha Al-Rushaed, says the presence of three million Iranians, who obtained Iraqi citizenship and control South Iraq, seems to "prove allegations on Iran's plan to annex this part of the country", which shares borders with Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

In a recent press statement, Al-Rushaed warned the Iraqi lawmakers against issuing statements on Kuwait's intention to construct the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port. She believes the tension with Iran may have clamed down for now, but it can escalate again anytime. She said the influence of Iran in Iraq has aggravated the situation - an indication that Kuwait is currently facing serious danger, especially with regards to the maintenance of sectarian balance in the society.

Al-Rushaed added Iraq or Iran can exploit the sectarian conflict in Kuwait, asserting that the security, financial and legal crises, as well as the destruction of infrastructure and allegations on its plan to jeopardize the economy through the construction of the port will negatively affect relations between Kuwait, Iraq and Iran.

(Source: Arab Times)