Kuwait and the Gulf War
When Iraqi forces crossed into Kuwait in August 1990, the takeover threatened the security of the wider Gulf and provoked a global coalition response. The resulting military campaign drove Iraq out within months, though severe regional disruption and unresolved tensions persisted.
On August 2, 1990, Iraqi forces entered Kuwait and rapidly occupied the country. The invasion followed disputes regarding debt, oil, and territory, though these disputes did not justify the annexation of a sovereign state. The sudden takeover immediately heightened fears surrounding the security of the broader Gulf region.
In response during August 1990, the United Nations condemned the aggression and introduced economic sanctions. The United States deployed military forces to Saudi Arabia with the initial goal of defending the kingdom, while governments holding very different interests aligned to pressure Iraq into a complete withdrawal.
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