Fact-check · Sep 10, 2026 · Donald Trump
“In 1987 during the Reagan administration, Kuwait actually asked The United States to intervene because Iran was attacking their ships.”
TRUE
What the record shows
In 1987–88, Iran attacked Kuwaiti tankers during the Iran–Iraq War. Kuwait requested U.S. naval protection; the U.S. Navy escorted Kuwaiti-flagged tankers. This is documented in historical records and declassified State Department/DoD archives.
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