A war that took place in the Persian Gulf region from August 2, 1990, to February 28, 1991. The war was triggered by Ba'athist Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait, which was seen as a threat to the security of the neighboring countries and the global oil supply.
A coalition of 34 countries, led by the United States, formed to oppose Saddam Hussein's Iraq's aggression and to liberate Kuwait. The coalition included several Arab countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Syria, as well as Western countries such as the United Kingdom, France, and Canada. The coalition launched a massive military operation to drive Iraqi forces out of Kuwait, known as Operation Desert Storm.
The war began with a series of air strikes on Iraqi military targets, followed by a ground offensive. The coalition forces achieved a quick and decisive victory, and Kuwait was liberated from Iraqi occupation. The war lasted for less than six months, with the majority of the fighting taking place between January and February 1991.
The Gulf War had significant political, economic, and social consequences. It marked a turning point in the global politics of the Middle East, as well as in the use of military force to resolve international disputes. The war also had a severe impact on the civilian population, with thousands of Kuwaiti civilians and Iraqi civilians being killed or displaced.
The war also led to the imposition of sanctions on Iraq, which remained in place for over a decade, and had a significant impact on the country's economy and population. Additionally, the Gulf War led to the deployment of US military forces in the region, which has had a lasting impact on the politics and security of the Middle East.
See Also
Iraq War - The war in Iraq that began with the invasion by a U.S.-led coalition in 20 March 2003, to the formal U.S. withdrawl on 15 December 2011.
