The Gulf War
Jun 07, 2021
Between 1990 and 1991, the United States and an international coalition of 34
countries fought Iraq in what became known as the Gulf War. The reason for the
conflagration was the invasion of Kuwait by Iraqi troops.
On August 2, 1990, the Iraqi army stormed the territory of Kuwait and annexed the
small emirate located in the Persian Gulf.
That invasion triggered a strong international response and the UN Security Council
condemned the invasion.
After a series of sanctions were approved, the United States began sending troops to
Saudi Arabia, leading a powerful coalition with the aim of liberating Kuwait and
enforcing international law.
Following an aerial bombardment campaign over Iraq and rapid ground intervention,
the Iraqi regime surrendered and agreed to withdraw from Kuwait.
