Question

After the Persian Gulf War, the U.N. imposed an embargo on Iraq. What would be a reason why an embargo was used by the U.N.?

Answer 1

To restrict trade with Iraq until they met United Nations requirements would be your answer if you are in k12 my frand :3

Answer 2

The sanctions against Iraq were a financial and trade embargo imposed by the United Nations Security Council on Ba' Athist Iraq.

Initially the UNSC imposed economic sanctions on Iraq by enforcing United Nations Security Council Resolution 661.