Amid the chaos resulting from the ongoing war in Iran, new hostilities are emerging in the Gulf as Iraq and Kuwait clash over maritime boundaries. This confrontation arose just before the anticipated US and Israeli strikes on Iran, highlighting the volatility of the region. Iraq recently submitted coordinates and a map to the UN, claiming sovereign rights over certain maritime zones that it insists are legitimate under international law. This move has provoked a backlash from Kuwait, which deems Iraq's claims illegal and a violation of its sovereignty over waters it has long controlled.