US contractors in Kuwait decry meager bunkers and pay cuts amid Iran war: ‘We’re treated as expendable’

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Katie McQueMarch 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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US contractors working for V2X Inc on US military bases in Kuwait are raising concerns about inadequate safety measures amid recent Iranian missile attacks in the Persian Gulf region. Employees at Camp Arifjan and Camp Buehring report limited access to suitable bunker facilities, some described as poorly equipped and overcrowded. Workers also claim to have experienced pay cuts and a lack of clear communication from V2X regarding safety protocols and evacuation procedures following the attacks. Some contractors allege that US military personnel were evacuated from the bases prior to the attacks, leaving contractors feeling vulnerable and expendable. V2X issued a brief alert email during the attacks, but workers say it was insufficient.

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Jordan 40% United Arab Emirates 40% Bahrain 40% Qatar 40% Saudi Arabia 40% Persian Gulf ×260% Camp Arifjan 60% Camp Buehring ×260% United States ×270% Iran ×270% Kuwait ×480% V2X Inc ×490%

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us contractors 90% v2x inc 80% kuwait 80% iran war 70% us military bases 70% bunker facilities 70% missile attacks 60% pay cuts 60% persian gulf 50% evacuation procedures 50%