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Period: Nov 9, 1534 to
Area
area ruled by ottomen and Turk. -
Independance of Iraq
Iraq got its independance from Britain after World War 1. The Hashemite family gained power as a constitutional monarchy. -
Qasim claimed Iraq
Qasim claimed kuwait as part of iraq. He sent no troops to Iraq though. The Kurds began to revolt. -
Kurdish Rebellion
Kurdish rebellion arises in the north of Iraq. Legal status of Kurdish territory stays unresolved. -
Syrian pipeline closed
Pipe line from Syria was closed. Many exports were made from there, but now there are none. -
U.S relations made
Diplomatic relationships made with the U.S. These relations were broke in January of 1991. -
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Tanker war
Tanker war increased Iraqi and Iranian attacks on ships in Persian Gulf. -
War ends
A fire ends 8 years of war with Iran. Iraq reasserts claim to Kuwait. -
Invasion of Kuwait
Invasion of Kuwait. World community imposes economic embargo. -
New Kurdish Parliament
Kurdish groups argue with baghdad. They elect their own parleament.
