The Gulf War of 1991 was precipitated by Iraqi annexation of_______?
Correct answer: B. Kuwait
- A. Saudi Arabia
- B. Kuwait
- C. Bahrain
- D. None of these
Explanation
Iraq invaded and annexed Kuwait on 2 August 1990, prompting the Gulf War and the US-led coalition’s military response in 1991. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were not annexed by Iraq.
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