The oil reserves of Kuwait ( with a population of 2 million next to Iraq 's 25 ) were roughly equal to those of Iraq .
The extent of Kuwaiti oil reserves also intensified tensions in the region .
The oil reserves of Kuwaiti ( with a population of 2 million next to Iraq 's 25 ) were roughly equal to those of Iraq .
The extent of Kuwaiti oil reserves also intensified tensions in the region .