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Invasion by Iraq
The country became a British Protectorate in 1899 and enjoyed [[British]] rule until June 19, 1961, when it was granted status as a sovereign independent state. It is now a constitutional emirate, headed by a Prime Minister, Nasir Muhammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah (appointed by the Amir on 3 April 2007). As an emirate the Head of Government is Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah which is a hereditary title.
The country became a British Protectorate in 1899 and enjoyed [[British]] rule until June 19, 1961, when it was granted status as a sovereign independent state. It is now a constitutional emirate, headed by a Prime Minister, Nasir Muhammad al-Ahmad al-Sabah (appointed by the Amir on 3 April 2007). As an emirate the Head of Government is Amir Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jabir al-Sabah which is a hereditary title.
==Invasion by Iraq==
{{main|Invasion of Kuwait}}
{{main|Invasion of Kuwait}}
On the 2nd of August 1990, Kuwait was invaded by [[Iraq]], and following aerial bombardment from [[US]] and allied warplanes a short 4 day ground [[Gulf_War|war]] started on 23 February 1991, Kuwait was liberated. As such Kuwait is a strong ally of the United States and many units bound for service in Iraq will rally in Kuwait.
On the 2nd of August 1990, Kuwait was invaded by [[Iraq]], and following aerial bombardment from [[US]] and allied warplanes a short 4 day ground [[Gulf_War|war]] started on 23 February 1991, Kuwait was liberated. As such Kuwait is a strong ally of the United States and many units bound for service in Iraq will rally in Kuwait.