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∙ 12y agoThe one in 1990 started because Iraq invaded Kuwait. Saddam did so because of suspicions against Kuwait taking Iraqi oil. The main reason though was because Kuwait didn't lower their oil selling prices (where Iraq would benefit from). Hussein needed this to happen to earn money fast to pay their debts to Western countries (mainly USA) for supporting him in the invasion of Iran in the 1980's. That's basically it.
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∙ 16y agoBecause Irak invated kuwait. There is really nogood reason why to start a war. The human kind was created with a brain and siting abilities we should be able to sit and reason. Not like the animal kingdom that act by instincts.
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∙ 11y agoThe Persian Gulf War (1990-1991) was fought against the Iraqi forces that invaded and occupied Kuwait, which lies between Iraq
and the Persian Gulf. Iraq's leader, Saddam Hussein, believed
that he could annex Kuwait on the pretexts that a) it was properly Iraqi territory or that b) Kuwait was drilling into Iraqi oil fields.
Since Kuwait's military was no match for Iraq, it was soon overpowered. The US and other countries assembled forces in Saudi Arabia to prevent further attacks (Operation Desert Shield). After Hussein ignored calls by the UN and other countries to withdraw, a coordinated attack was ordered in January, 1991 (Operation Desert Storm). In less than 6 weeks, the coalition forces defeated the Iraqi forces in Kuwait while also doing substantial damage to Iraq's defenses. Some of the Iraqi army was allowed to escape, and unfortunately they set fire to hundreds of Kuwaiti oil wells as they left.
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∙ 11y agoIraq invaded Kuwait.
For the causes, please see the Related Question.
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∙ 11y agoIraq invaded Kuwait. That's why the Gulf War started
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Who was president at the start of the Persian gulf war?
Which gulf war? There were three of them in the 20th and 21st centuries.
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).
What country did Saddam Hussein invade to start Persian Gulf War one?
Until Operation Desert Storm (Jan-Feb 1991), the eight year war between Iran and Iraq was called the Persian Gulf War, and the US was also involved. Therefore, which Persian Gulf War are you referring to?
Why was the Persian Gulf war successful for the US?
why was the gulf war a success and why was it not
What was the most recent war in the Persian Gulf known as?
The most recent war in the Persian Gulf was the Iraq War of 2003-2011.
Who was president at the start of the Persian gulf war?
Which gulf war? There were three of them in the 20th and 21st centuries.
What country did Iraq attack to start the Persian gulf war?
Kuwait
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).
What country did Saddam Hussein invade to start Persian Gulf War one?
Until Operation Desert Storm (Jan-Feb 1991), the eight year war between Iran and Iraq was called the Persian Gulf War, and the US was also involved. Therefore, which Persian Gulf War are you referring to?
How did the Persian Gulf War get that title?
The region of the world where the war took place was in close proximity to the Persian Gulf.
Why was the Persian Gulf war successful for the US?
why was the gulf war a success and why was it not
What was the most recent war in the Persian Gulf known as?
The most recent war in the Persian Gulf was the Iraq War of 2003-2011.
What people were involve in the Persian gulf war?
Which of the 3 Persian Gulf Wars are you referring to?
Name the gulf wich the gulf war named?
That is the Persian Gulf.
What are two gulfs that were in the gulf war?
The Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.
Who was killed in the Persian gulf war?
Many thousands died in the Gulf war.
Did any women fight in the Persian gulf war?
Which gulf war? There were 3 of them.
