Persian Gulf War
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History: North American Series
- Categories: Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Wars, Battles, Invasions, Raids, Conquests, Sieges
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq
- Date: January 17-February 28, 1991
Article abstract: Under U.S. leadership, the international community upholds international law by reversing Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, but questions concerning the U.S. role in world affairs remain.
Summary of Event
In August, 1990, a number of factors contributed to Iraqi president Saddam Hussein’s decision to invade and annex neighboring Kuwait. Since Kuwait’s independence, in June, 1961, Iraqi leaders had questioned the legitimacy of Kuwait’s sovereignty and the border demarcating the two countries. An important oil field straddled the...
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