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The US did not start the war in the Persian Gulf; border disputes started the Iran-Iraq War in 1980-1988.

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Both President Bush's commenced military operations in Southwest Asia to protect/preserve US oil interests.

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Saddam Hussein invading this country started the gulf war?

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How did gulf war one get started?

Saddam Hussein invaded the country of Kuwait, and wouldn't leave.


What leader was deposed as a result of the second Gulf War?

Saddam Hussein


The Persian Gulf war was a reaction to Saddam Hussein's invasion of?

Kuwait


How The leader of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War was?

Saddam hussein


Persian gulf war was a reaction to Saddam Hussein's invasion of?

Kuwait.


Which war began following the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait under the leadership of Saddam Hussein?

THE PERSIAN GULF WAR OF 1990-1991 began after Saddam Hussein led an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.


Who was the Iraqi dictator who invaded Kuwait beginning the gulf war?

Saddam Hussein


The Persian gulf war began when Saddam Hussein?

launched an invasion of Kuwait


Who invaded Kuwait for control of oil which led to the gulf war?

Saddam Hussein


Who is the dictator of the gulf war?

Saddam Hussein. Assuming you're referring to Iraq.


What was the war that George H.W. Bush started after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait?

He led the US entrée into the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991.