Kuwait's Bubiyan Island in the crosshair? Speculation has also grown around a possible Iranian move against Kuwait, including its Bubiyan Island. In this Aug. 20, 2011 photo, a sign is displayed leading to the construction site at the Mubarak al-Kabir port project on Bubiyan Island, Kuwait. RelatedEarlier reports in March and May alleged that IRGC commandos had targeted Bubiyan and engaged against Kuwaiti forces. On 1 May, six IRGC troops arrived by rented fishing boat on Bubiyan Island and were intercepted by Kuwait's security forces.