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