Iran bombs Kuwaiti oil installations as a revenge to Kuwaiti aid to Iraq in their warfare against Iran. Shi'is living inside Kuwait participate in many destabilizing actions. Expulsions of foreign workers, mainly Shi'is , after political and violent actions from Shi'i groups. Most serious was an attempt on the emir's life. This year and the next, altogether 27,000 people have to leave.
Military help is sent from the USA and the Soviet Union to protect Kuwait from Iranian attacks.
Elections for a new assembly. This is boycotted by the opposition that consider it inferior to what the constitution calls for. Iraqi invasion, with 100,000 troops. The Iraqis soon take control of the country. A period of harsh suppression starts together with looting of the country.