Gulf War The Gulf War, also known as the Persian Gulf War, was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition of 34 nations, led by the United States, that took place from August 1990 to February 1991. It was the first major international conflict since the end of the Cold War. In this forum, we invite you to share your thoughts and experiences related to the Gulf War. What do you remember about it? How did it impact you or your country? What do you think were the consequences of the war? We look forward to hearing your opinions.