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Why did Saddam Hussein attack and annex Kuwait after the Iraq-Iran war?
Why did Saddam Hussein attack and annex Kuwait after the Iraq-Iran war?
- To expand his resource base and achieve his dream of Arab leadership. (correct)
- To secure oil fields that would financially strengthen Iraq.
- To establish a strategic alliance against potential threats from other Arab nations.
- To seek revenge for Kuwait's support of Iran during the war.
What was Iraq's main reason for demanding a renegotiation of the border with Kuwait?
What was Iraq's main reason for demanding a renegotiation of the border with Kuwait?
- Iraq claimed Kuwait was illegally exploiting the Rumaila oil field. (correct)
- Iraq sought to establish a military base in Kuwait for strategic purposes.
- Iraq believed Kuwait was secretly supporting anti-Iraq groups.
- Iraq wanted to merge with Kuwait to form a stronger Arab nation.
What action did Iraq threaten Kuwait and the UAE with if they continued to exceed oil production quotas?
What action did Iraq threaten Kuwait and the UAE with if they continued to exceed oil production quotas?
- Diplomatic isolation.
- Immediate military invasion.
- Further measures that would be taken by Iraq. (correct)
- Economic sanctions.
What did Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz accuse Kuwait of in the letter sent to the Arab League?
What did Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz accuse Kuwait of in the letter sent to the Arab League?
How did Iraq perceive Kuwait's actions in terms of oil production following the Iraq-Iran War?
How did Iraq perceive Kuwait's actions in terms of oil production following the Iraq-Iran War?
What was one major event leading to the Iraqi conflict in the two weeks before the invasion?
What was one major event leading to the Iraqi conflict in the two weeks before the invasion?
What was the name of the operation organized by the U.S. with a coalition of more than 30 nations to defend Saudi Arabia and liberate Kuwait?
What was the name of the operation organized by the U.S. with a coalition of more than 30 nations to defend Saudi Arabia and liberate Kuwait?
What did Iraq declare on August 7, following international outrage and admonishments for its actions?
What did Iraq declare on August 7, following international outrage and admonishments for its actions?
Which country abstained from voting when the United Nations imposed sanctions against Iraq and Kuwait on August 6, 1990?
Which country abstained from voting when the United Nations imposed sanctions against Iraq and Kuwait on August 6, 1990?
How many resolutions did the United Nations Security Council adopt concerning the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait from August 2 to the end of November 1990?
How many resolutions did the United Nations Security Council adopt concerning the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait from August 2 to the end of November 1990?
What event in February 1991 marked Saddam Hussein's acceptance to withdraw from Kuwait after nineteen UN resolutions?
What event in February 1991 marked Saddam Hussein's acceptance to withdraw from Kuwait after nineteen UN resolutions?
What did the United Nations require Iraq to do in Resolution 687 after the cease-fire agreement was reached?
What did the United Nations require Iraq to do in Resolution 687 after the cease-fire agreement was reached?
What was one of the reasons cited by Saddam Hussein for invading Kuwait?
What was one of the reasons cited by Saddam Hussein for invading Kuwait?
Which country accused Kuwait of extracting Iraqi oil?
Which country accused Kuwait of extracting Iraqi oil?
What kind of military response did Kuwait have to Iraq's invasion?
What kind of military response did Kuwait have to Iraq's invasion?
What was the primary motive cited for the invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein?
What was the primary motive cited for the invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein?
Which nation condemned Iraq's actions in Kuwait?
Which nation condemned Iraq's actions in Kuwait?
What was one immediate multilateral response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait?
What was one immediate multilateral response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait?
Who mediated talks between Iraq and Kuwait in July 1990?
Who mediated talks between Iraq and Kuwait in July 1990?
What did Iraq demand from Kuwait during the talks in Saudi Arabia?
What did Iraq demand from Kuwait during the talks in Saudi Arabia?
