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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