First Iraqi car enters Kuwait since Gulf War in 1991

After a suspension of more than thirty-three years, dating back to the Gulf War that ended in 1991, the first Iraqi car crossed into the State of Kuwait, marking a significant milestone.

This historic entry enabled an Iraqi citizen to attend the upcoming football match between the national teams of Iraq and Kuwait, scheduled for September 10 as part of the World Cup qualifiers.

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This development represents a symbolic step forward in the restoration of relations between the two neighboring countries, whose ties were severely strained by the Gulf War. The war, sparked by Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait in 1990, led to years of conflict and a prolonged closure of borders.

As football fans from both nations anticipate this important match, the arrival of an Iraqi vehicle in Kuwait serves as a powerful symbol of the gradual normalization of ties between Iraq and Kuwait.