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What is Gulf War?
What is Gulf War? Between whom and why it is fought?
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The Gulf War was a major military conflict that took place in 1990-1991, primarily between Iraq and a coalition of countries led by the United States.
The key events were:
In August 1990, Iraq invaded and occupied the neighboring country of Kuwait. This was done under the leadership of Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, who claimed Kuwait was historically part of Iraq and accused Kuwait of stealing oil from an Iraqi oil field.
In response, the United Nations Security Council imposed severe economic sanctions on Iraq and authorized a multinational military force to remove Iraq from Kuwait. This coalition was led by the United States and included forces from several other countries.
After a massive military buildup in the Persian Gulf region, the coalition launched a massive air campaign against Iraqi forces in January 1991, followed by a ground offensive in February 1991. This led to the rapid defeat and withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait within just a few weeks.
The war ended in late February 1991 with Kuwait liberated and Iraqi forces driven back into Iraq. This was seen as a major victory for the U.S.-led coalition.
The Gulf War was a pivotal event that demonstrated the military capabilities of the United States and its allies in the post-Cold War era. It also had long-lasting geopolitical and economic impacts in the Middle East region.
