Summary
Gulf countries have expressed their support for Kuwait after Iraq submitted new maritime boundaries to the United Nations. Iraq's actions have been seen as a challenge to Kuwait's sovereignty over certain maritime zones. Kuwait and other Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia, have urged Iraq to respect international agreements and laws.
Key Facts
- Gulf countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, support Kuwait in its maritime boundary dispute with Iraq.
- Iraq introduced new maritime coordinates and a map to the United Nations.
- Kuwait claims these new coordinates interfere with its sovereignty over its maritime zones.
- The dispute involves specific areas like Fasht al-Qaid and Fasht al-Aij, which Kuwait says are indisputably its own.
- Gulf countries urge Iraq to adhere to international law and historical agreements.
- Saudi Arabia is concerned because Iraq's new boundaries affect the Saudi-Kuwaiti Divided Zone.
- Oman and Qatar have called for respect and dialogue based on historical relations and international laws.
- A 2012 maritime agreement between Iraq and Kuwait remains contentious after Iraq's Supreme Court invalidated its parliamentary ratification.
