The US and UK justified the invasion of Iraq during the Persian Gulf War primarily by citing Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, which they viewed as a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability. They argued that Iraq's aggression posed a risk to global oil supplies and economic security. Additionally, the coalition forces claimed the need to protect the sovereignty of Kuwait and to enforce United Nations resolutions demanding Iraq's withdrawal.
launched an invasion of Kuwait
The Gulf War was caused by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, which placed Iraq in a position to dominate the flow of petroleum from the Persian Gulf.
THE PERSIAN GULF WAR OF 1990-1991 began after Saddam Hussein led an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
IRAN did not invade Kuwait, Saddam Hussein in Iraq did.
Which of the 3 Persian Gulf Wars are you referring to?
Kuwait.
Kuwait
launched an invasion of Kuwait
Kuwait.
The disagreement that eventually turned into the Persian gulf war was the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. When the Iraqi troops would not leave Kuwait, the Persian gulf war began with military force under the Reagan administration.
The Gulf War was caused by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, which placed Iraq in a position to dominate the flow of petroleum from the Persian Gulf.
THE PERSIAN GULF WAR OF 1990-1991 began after Saddam Hussein led an Iraqi invasion of Kuwait.
The invasion of Iraq was declared "Mission Accomplished"
The Persian gulf
Iran is a country on the Persian Gulf.
Kuwait is a country in the Persian Gulf
The Persian Gulf