Former Kuwaiti Minister Admits Military Balance Favors US and Israel Over Iran

In a revealing interview aired on July 3, 2026, former Kuwaiti Minister of Information Ali Al-Nasaf acknowledged the military superiority of Israel and the United States in the Middle East, highlighting the dangers posed by Iranian-backed militias. Speaking on the Saudi Al-Arabiya network's political program "Fasl Al-Maqal," Al-Nasaf criticized the so-called "resistance movements" like Hamas and Hezbollah, describing them as mere proxies defending Iran's interests under the guise of Palestinian liberation.

Al-Nasaf emphasized that Iran’s revolutionary agenda aims to export chaos and civil wars across the region, using the Palestinian cause as a cover. He warned that while Western powers focus on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile threats, the Gulf states and the Arab world bear the brunt of violence inflicted by Iranian militias in Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Gaza. He declared these militias "more dangerous than nuclear bombs," calling them "our nuclear bombs."

The former minister also dismissed the rhetoric of Hamas and the so-called "axis of evil" about destroying Israel as falsehoods that some have naively believed. He stated that the power balance is clearly tilted in favor of America and Israel, urging those who still believe in the militant slogans to reconsider their views or question their motives. Al-Nasaf’s candid remarks reflect a significant shift in the Gulf’s intellectual and political elite, openly challenging Tehran’s narrative and the legitimacy of its proxy forces.

This interview underscores the evolving regional dynamics as Gulf states increasingly confront Iran’s influence and reassess their stance on the Palestinian issue amid ongoing conflicts and geopolitical tensions.