Why did Iraq invade Kuwait in 1990?

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Sullivan Callahan

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26 April, 22:49

Why did Iraq invade Kuwait in 1990?

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Grant Walker · 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.

Zechariah Zhang · 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.