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    Friday, July 11, 2008

    Kuwait weighs contingencies: 'If war breaks out there will only be confusion'

    ABU DHABI — Kuwait has been examining contingency plans in case of a war with Iran.

    "The main concern is that Iran will shut down the Strait of Hormuz," an official said.

    Officials said the Defense Ministry, Interior Ministry and Oil Ministry have been the main contributors to the Kuwaiti crisis management plans, Middle East Newsline reported.

    "Right now, if war breaks out, there will only be confusion," the official said. "No one knows what to do."

    The government has commissioned a study of likely scenarios in case of a crisis with Iran. The study was meant to review threats, their likelihood as well as the damage of any Iranian military strike.

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    Officials said a major challenge would be for Kuwait to coordinate with other Gulf Cooperation Council states. They said the sheikdom wants to ensure alternative crude oil supply routes in case Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz.

    Another challenge would be the stockpiling of food, medicine and critical supplies to prepare for any crisis. Officials said Kuwait, concerned over angering Teheran, has failed to embark on any emergency awareness program.

    Officials said the Cabinet has been considering the feasibility of interministerial plans meant to respond to a Gulf crisis and Iranian attack. They said the plans would address such issues as crude oil exports, internal security, civil defense and critical services.
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