Introduction
The Gulf War, also known as the Persian Gulf War, was a conflict that took place between Iraq and a coalition of forces led by the United States from August 2, 1990, to February 28, 1991. The war was fought in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
Background of the War
The Gulf War was a result of rising tensions between Iraq and Kuwait in the late 1980s. Iraq had long accused Kuwait of stealing its oil reserves and had demanded that Kuwait repay its debts to Iraq. In addition, Iraq had accused Kuwait of refusing to increase oil production, which had caused a drop in oil prices and had hurt Iraq's economy. In August 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait in an effort to gain control of its oil reserves.
Reaction of the International Community
The international community reacted strongly to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The United Nations Security Council passed Resolution 660, which demanded that Iraq withdraw from Kuwait. The United States and other countries quickly formed a coalition of forces to oppose Iraq's actions.
The War Begins
On January 17, 1991, the United States and its allies launched a massive air campaign against Iraq. This campaign was followed by a ground invasion of Kuwait by coalition forces on February 24, 1991. After a brief but intense ground war, Iraq was forced to withdraw from Kuwait on February 28, 1991.
Conclusion
The Gulf War was a conflict that was fought in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. The international community reacted strongly to Iraq's actions and formed a coalition of forces to oppose them. After a brief but intense ground war, Iraq was forced to withdraw from Kuwait. The Gulf War was a significant conflict in the history of the Middle East and had lasting implications for the region.
