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What was the cause of the first Gulf War in 1991?

Iraq had protected Osama bin Laden.


Iraq had become a communist country.


Iraq was in the middle of a civil war.


Iraq had invaded the country of Kuwait.

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Answer:

last one " iraq had invaded the country of kuwait

Step-by-step explanation:

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Iraq had invaded the country of Kuwait caused the first Gulf War in 1991 .

Answer: Option D

Step-by-step explanation:

  • After Saddam Hussein became the dictator of Iraq he waged war with Iran. After that war he targeted Kuwait in order to capture and expand the territory of Iraq.
  • Kuwait is a country located in the middle east and it is well known for its oil reserves. Iraq attacked Kuwait with its large army.
  • At that time, its army boasted as one of the largest armies in the world, whereas Kuwait had a small one and was unable to prevent Iraq’s attack.
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