Gulf War

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.

When soldiers returned home from the first Persian Gulf War, many received a mixed reception. While some were celebrated and honored for their service, others faced challenges such as limited support for physical and mental health issues, including Gulf War Syndrome. The media attention on the war was significant, but the complexities of reintegration led to feelings of isolation for some veterans, particularly as public interest waned after the initial celebrations. Overall, the treatment of returning soldiers varied widely depending on individual experiences and community support.

They believed he would attack Saudi Arabia and eventually control the worlds oil supply.

Even though there was little concern about Kuwait itself - when one corrupt dictatorship takes over another corrupt dictatorship, little has been lost - the concern was that if Saddam can take over Kuwait and get away with it, what other countries would he try to take over next? How far did his ambitions extend? It is worth noting that at the time, Saddam said that the reason why he invaded Kuwait was to liberate Palestine, which means that he was building an empire with which eventually to attack Israel, and that would have been a much more destructive conflict. And even that would not necessarily have been the end of his conquests. Today Kuwait, tomorrow the world!

True. During the 1991 Gulf War, participation from Eurasian nations in the American-led coalition was limited. Most of the coalition forces were composed of Western countries, with some participation from Arab states, while many Eurasian nations remained neutral or did not contribute troops. The coalition was primarily supported by countries in the Middle East and Western Europe.

The United Nations' response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 led to the Persian Gulf War of 1991, exemplifying collective security in action. The UN quickly passed resolutions condemning the invasion, imposing economic sanctions on Iraq, and ultimately authorizing military intervention to restore Kuwait's sovereignty. This multilateral approach highlighted the international community's commitment to upholding territorial integrity and deterring aggression. The coalition forces, led by the United States, launched Operation Desert Storm in January 1991, effectively driving Iraqi forces out of Kuwait.

The First Gulf War, also known as the Gulf War or Operation Desert Storm, occurred in 1990-1991 when a coalition led by the United States intervened to liberate Kuwait after Iraq, under Saddam Hussein, invaded it. The Second Gulf War, commonly referred to as the Iraq War, began in 2003 when the U.S. and allied forces invaded Iraq, citing the need to eliminate weapons of mass destruction and remove Saddam Hussein from power. The Third Gulf War is not an officially recognized term but can refer to the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and the broader Middle East that have followed the 2003 invasion.

They placed and embargo on Iraq, only letting it export oil to buy food for it's citizens.