Why Kuwait remains crucial defence ally to UK and its military after 125 years
427The UK and Kuwait have celebrated 125 years of close diplomatic relations and both their militaries have played a part in helping that partnership last.
The small Gulf state, which is less than 18 sq km but with an immense oil wealth, has been an important ally to the UK in the Middle East, providing a strategic foothold in the region.
The UK has also helped to protect Kuwait, as when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990, British personnel deployed as part of Operation Desert Storm to repel his forces.
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