Explainer: Iraq’s invasion and annexation of Kuwait
On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded and annexed the neighbouring country of Kuwait. The invasion was carried out by the Iraqi military and was led by Saddam Hussein, who was the President of Iraq...
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Explainer: The Gulf War – Operation Desert Storm
The Gulf War, also known as the First Gulf War or Operation Desert Storm, was a conflict fought from 1990 to 1991 between an international coalition led by the United States and a military...
