Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait on August 2, 1990, primarily due to economic grievances, including Kuwait's oil production exceeding OPEC quotas, which he claimed harmed Iraq's economy following the Iran-Iraq War. He also sought to assert Iraq's claim over Kuwait's territory, which he viewed as historically linked to Iraq. The invasion prompted widespread international condemnation and led to the Gulf War, culminating in a U.S.-led coalition intervening to liberate Kuwait in early 1991.
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IRAN did not invade Kuwait, Saddam Hussein in Iraq did.
The Country Saddam Hussein invaded was Kuwait for their resources and because Iraq thought that they would get more power , but the invasion just lead to another war .
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They feared Saddam Hussein would eventually invade Saudi Arabia
Saddam Hussein ordered his army to invade Kuwait in August 1990 primarily to gain control over its oil reserves and to address Iraq's economic troubles following the Iran-Iraq War. He believed Kuwait was overproducing oil, which lowered prices and harmed Iraq's economy. Additionally, Hussein sought to assert regional dominance and viewed Kuwait as historically part of Iraq. The invasion led to international condemnation and the subsequent Gulf War.
A key accusation that Saddam Hussein made against Kuwait was driving Iraqi oil prices down.
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The country of Kuwait.