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What three countries have either attacked or been attacked by Iraq?

Answer 1Iran, Kuwait, and the United States.Answer 2There are many more than three countries that have been actively involved in military engagements against Iraq. Note: Only strong contributors to the Gulf War Coalition or the Iraq War Multi-National Force have been listed. For full lists of those countries, please see the links below.Key to symbols: (b) attacked each other, (a) attacked Iraq, (d) attacked by Iraq, (m) minor involvement.Iran (b) (1980-1988 - Iran-Iraq War)Kuwait (d) (1990 - Persian Gulf War), (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)United States (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War, 2003-2011 - Iraq War)Saudi Arabia (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)United Kingdom (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War, 2003-2011 - Iraq War)Egypt (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)France (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Morocco (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Oman (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Israel (d) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Italy (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2006 - Iraq War)South Korea (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2008 - Iraq War)Australia (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2009 - Iraq War)Poland (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2008 - Iraq War)Netherlands (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2005 - Iraq War)Spain (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2004 - Iraq War)Georgia (a) (2003-2008 Iraq War)


Compare the two recent wars in the Persian Gulf What factors distinguish the war in 1991 from the US invasion of Iraq in March 2003?

The Persian Gulf War of 1991 was in response to Iraqi soldiers killing innocent people. The United States invaded Iraq in March of 2003 to look for nuclear weapons that were not supposed to be being built.


How did Iran win the Persian Gulf War?

Iran was only involved in the First Persian Gulf War also known as the Iran-Iraq War and that war was resolved by armistice after a stalemate. Iran was not part of the Second Persian Gulf War (from 1990-1991) or the Third Persian Gulf War (from 2003-2011).


When was the Persian Gulf War?

Date August 2, 1990 - February 28, 1991. See: Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988


What was the consequence of Persian gulf war?

The main direct result of the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991 was that Iraq was expelled from Kuwait and ceased to threaten oil exports from the Persian Gulf.

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Why did the US win the Persian War?

Which Persian War? 1980, 1991, 2003, or...?


What three countries have either attacked or been attacked by Iraq?

Answer 1Iran, Kuwait, and the United States.Answer 2There are many more than three countries that have been actively involved in military engagements against Iraq. Note: Only strong contributors to the Gulf War Coalition or the Iraq War Multi-National Force have been listed. For full lists of those countries, please see the links below.Key to symbols: (b) attacked each other, (a) attacked Iraq, (d) attacked by Iraq, (m) minor involvement.Iran (b) (1980-1988 - Iran-Iraq War)Kuwait (d) (1990 - Persian Gulf War), (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)United States (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War, 2003-2011 - Iraq War)Saudi Arabia (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)United Kingdom (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War, 2003-2011 - Iraq War)Egypt (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)France (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Morocco (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Oman (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Israel (d) (1991 - Persian Gulf War)Italy (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2006 - Iraq War)South Korea (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2008 - Iraq War)Australia (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2009 - Iraq War)Poland (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2008 - Iraq War)Netherlands (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2005 - Iraq War)Spain (a) (1991 - Persian Gulf War (m), 2003-2004 - Iraq War)Georgia (a) (2003-2008 Iraq War)


Did the US capture the Iraqi leader after the Persian Gulf War?

No. Saddam Hussein was not caught in the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991 and would not be caught until December 13, 2003 during the Iraq War of 2003-2011.


Compare the two recent wars in the Persian Gulf What factors distinguish the war in 1991 from the US invasion of Iraq in March 2003?

The Persian Gulf War of 1991 was in response to Iraqi soldiers killing innocent people. The United States invaded Iraq in March of 2003 to look for nuclear weapons that were not supposed to be being built.


Did the Persian Gulf War happen in 1991?

The Iran-Iraq War was 1980-1988; Operation Desert Storm was Jan to Feb 1991. Today's Operation Iraqi Freedom started in 2003.


How did Iran win the Persian Gulf War?

Iran was only involved in the First Persian Gulf War also known as the Iran-Iraq War and that war was resolved by armistice after a stalemate. Iran was not part of the Second Persian Gulf War (from 1990-1991) or the Third Persian Gulf War (from 2003-2011).


Who did American fight against in the Persian gulf war?

In both the first(1990-1991) and the second(2003-present) the United States fought against Iraq.


How was the Persian war different fron the Vietnam war?

Which Persian War? 1. Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 2. Operation Desert Storm (Jan/Feb 1991) 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003--)


Was the Persian war over in 2003?

no


How was Kuwait left after the Persian gulf war?

There were at least 3 Persian Gulf Wars? 1. Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 2. Operation Desert Storm (January/February 1991) 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003- )


What were Key events in the Persian gulf war?

Specifically which Persian Golf War concerns your question? 1. Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988) 2. Operation Desert Storm (January and February of 1991) 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003- )


When was the Persian Gulf War?

Date August 2, 1990 - February 28, 1991. See: Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988