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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Collection of facts about the Gulf War

This post is a collection of facts about the Gulf War (1990-1991). There are 9 facts listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• Iraq (led by Saddam Hussain) invades Kuwait in August 1990
• Alleged Kuwait slant drilling in Iraq's oil fields
• Iraq debt to Kuwait from Iran-Iraq War
• Iraq splits Kuwait's territory
• UN Security Council demanded Iraq withdrawal
• 42 country military alliance led by U.S.
• Bombardment of Iraq and Kuwait in January 1991
• Liberation of Kuwait in February 1991
• Over 600 oil well fires