the gulf war
Many countries may feel they should have control over entry to the gulf.
Originally in 1990, then again in 1998, and 2003.
No, it will always be a centre of conflict.
The First and the Second Gulf War. The third Iraqi conflict involving the USA is the war against the IS.
the naval conflict int he gulf of tonkin - PLATO
gulf war silly little man
The Gulf War was a conflict with the United Nations, led by the United States and the United Kingdom, because Iraq had invaded Kuwait. The United Nations were trying to return Kuwait to it's own government.
Canadians did not participate in the Iraq-Iran War (1980-1988); US Forces patrolled the Persian Gulf during that conflict, to keep the Gulf open.
President Johnson used the gulf of tonkin incident to further his goals in the vietnam conflict by creating a buzz and hysteria through the country about terrorism and anti forces.
Kuwait
Any conflict can be avoided, if the leaders want to avoid it.