Why did Iraq invade Kuwait in 1990?

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Holly Tucker

27 November, 00:34

Why did Iraq invade Kuwait in 1990?

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Azaria Mosley · Answer 1

In early 1990 Iraq was accusing Kuwait of stealing Iraqi petroleum through slant drilling, although some Iraqi sources indicated Saddam Hussein's decision to attack Kuwait was made a few months before the actual invasion.

Camden Stuart · Answer 2

In early 1990 Iraq was accusing Kuwait of stealing Iraqi petroleum through slant drilling, although some Iraqi sources indicated Saddam Hussein's decision to attack Kuwait was made a few months before the actual invasion.