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To protect petroleum supplies and to liberate the occupied country of Kuwait.

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Q: Why did a US led military coalition attack Iraq in 1991?
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What is the conflict between Iraq and Kuwait called?

When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, the resulting conflict was known as the Gulf War. The initial coalition military operation was called "Operation Desert Shield" and had the job of protecting Saudi Arabia from attack. The offensive, called "Operation Desert Storm", began on Jan 15, 1991 when the coalition forces launched their attack on Iraq.


What was the military codename for the attack on Iraq by the allies in 1991?

Desert Storm


Was Mexico in Iraq?

No. Mexico never joined the coalition to attack Iraq.


Why did the US lead a coalition to invade Iraq in 1991?

Iraq had invaded Kuwait.


Which country was invaded to begin gulf war 1991?

Kuwait was invaded in 1990 by Iraq. The US/Coalition removed Iraq during a 45 day military campaign titled Operation Desert Storm in Jan/Feb 1991.


Why did the United States lead a coalition to invade Iraq in 1991?

Answer this question…Iraq had invaded Kuwait.


Which country invaded Iraq in 1991 for oil resources?

No country invaded Iraq in 1991 for oil resources. The UN Coalition that invaded Iraq in 1991 did so to liberate Kuwait, an Emirate that Iraq had invaded in 1990 for their oil resources.


Who was defeated by the us led coalition in the gulf war in 1991?

Politically and militarily, the Gulf War of 1991 was a great victory for the Gulf Coalition. Iraq, although not invaded and occupied, was expelled from Kuwait and suffered heavy losses.


What was the outcome of the 1991 US attack in Iraq?

Oil production in Iraq dropped


What was the short war code name of the military force that attacked Iraq in occupied Kuwait?

The Military force was called Coalition Forces


What are the two main groups in Iraq today?

Allied Side: Coalition Military. Opposing side: Iraq Insugency, numerous other militarized groups oppsing the Coalition.


What is the name of the military effort from the US and a coalition of 38 other countries to drive Iraq out of Kuwait?

Operation Desert Storm.