Persian Gulf War

By fcvega

  • Iraq invades Kuwait

    Saddam Hussein ordered 100,000 troops to invade Kuwait in order to pay off its debt.

  • The UN Passes Resolution 660

    This resolution condemns the invasion and demands the immediate and unconditional withdrawal of Iraqi forces.

  • U.S. President George H.W. Bush Gives Speech

    Bush states that this invasion will not stand and USA get involved in the conflict.

  • United Nations Bock Iraq

    After Iraq refuses to withdraw troops from Kuwait, UN enforces trade ban on Iraq.

  • Operation Desert Shield

    USA moves in on Iraq counter attack.

  • Iraq Closes Its Borders

  • Other Countries Around The World Become Involved

    UK and France aid the US and send troops to the Middle East.

  • The USA Attack

    The US military attack to try and expel Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

  • The UN Security Council Issues Resolution 678

    UN calls for use of “all necessary means” to force Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait if it has not done so by January 15, 1991.

  • Useless Negotiations

    The US Secretary of State meets with Tariq Aziz, the Iraqi foreign minister to negotiate an agreement, but to no prevail.

  • Operation Desert Storm Continues

    US helicopters and warplanes attack Iraq military bases.

  • Iraq invasion on Israel

    Iraq tries to attack Israel after US invasion, but US holds off against Israeli invasion.

  • Iraq fights

    Saddam Hussein orders the destruction of oil wells and oil gallons in Kuwait.

  • Iraq Given One Last Chance

    US President George HW Bush offers Iraq a 24 hour period to surrender, which is declined

  • Allied Coalition Begins New Ground Offensive

    Allied coalition cross into Iraq and Kuwait at around 4:00 AM

  • Iraq Shoot Scud Missile At Barracks Used By US Troops In Saudi Arabia

    Missile launched by Iraq kills 28 Americans and wounds about 100 more.

  • Iraq Withdraws

    Iraq finally withdraws from Kuwait after US bombardment.

  • Allied Coalition Enters Kuwait City

    The allied forces enter Kuwait City and U.S. President George Bush declares the suspension of offensive combat operations against Iraq.

  • Iraq accepts UN Resolutions

    Iraq announces that it will accept all UN resolutions regarding the conflict.

  • Persian Gulf War Offically Ends

    Iraq accepts the terms of a cease-fire agreement.