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Iraq's Kuwait invasion on August 2, 1990
On August 2, 1990, Iraqi forces invaded and occupied Kuwait, following an escalation that began with disputes over oil rights in the Rumaila field and earlier tensions since Kuwait's independence from Britain in 1961. Iraq established a puppet government after taking control of Kuwait, arrested civilians, and looted property. Iraq also declared Kuwait to be an Iraqi province, a move widely rejected by the international community. In response, the United Nations Security Council issued a resolution imposing sanctions on Iraq. The coalition forces, led by the United States, began mobilizing against Iraq. A deadline was set for January 15, 1991, for Iraqi forces to withdraw from Kuwait. After the deadline passed, a large-scale military campaign was launched on January 16 to recover Kuwait.
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