Timeline

20th century

1. August 2, 1990★★★★★

   Iraqi invasion of Kuwait

   Iraqi forces invade and occupy Kuwait, prompting UN sanctions and the formation of a US-led coalition.

   War· Iraq, Kuwait
2. January 17, 1991 – February 28, 1991★★★★★

   Gulf War

   A US-led coalition launches Operation Desert Storm, expelling Iraqi forces from Kuwait.

   War· Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United States