Historical records for Iraq in 1990, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
The Gulf War began with an extensive aerial bombing campaign on 16 January 1991. For forty-two consecutive days and nights, the coalition forces subjected Iraq to the most intensive air bombardment in military history. The coalition flew over 100,000 sorties, dropping 88,500 tons of bombs,[102] and widely destroying military and civilian infrastructure
Military pressure increases after disputes over oil and debt.
Masses Iraqi forces near Kuwait during escalating bilateral tensions.
Negotiations fail to resolve territorial, oil and debt disputes.
Participates in last-minute talks with Kuwait before the invasion.
Orders the invasion that overwhelms Kuwait's defenses.
Iraqi forces rapidly seize Kuwait City and key installations.
Orders Iraqi forces into Kuwait.
The invasion rapidly overruns Kuwaiti military and government positions.
The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions against Iraq
The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions against Iraq
The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions against Iraq
The United Nations Security Council imposes sanctions against Iraq
Declares Kuwait annexed by Iraq.
The claim is rejected by the United Nations and most governments.
Iraq makes peace with Iran & accepts all of Irans terms
Attempts to consolidate annexation despite international rejection.
Proclaims Kuwait an Iraqi province after the invasion.
Some detainees are used as protection at strategic sites.
Uses foreign civilians as political leverage during the crisis.
Restricts departure of foreign nationals from Iraq and Kuwait.
Kuwaiti state institutions are subordinated to occupation authorities.
Imposes Iraqi administrative control over occupied Kuwait.
Prevents many foreign nationals from freely leaving occupied Kuwait.
Removes a major humanitarian issue before the withdrawal deadline.
Iraq gives up occupied land in Iran & agrees to protect Irans eastern flank
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