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July 1990
Troops move toward Kuwait Trying to strike back against Kuwait, Hussein deployed Iraqi troops to the Iraqi-Kuwaiti border. By August, he had ordered the troops to invade Kuwait, which officially started the Gulf War. -
November 1990
An ultimatum by the U.N. The United Nations determined that Iraq could not be allowed to continue its control of Kuwait. It passed Resolution 678, which demanded Iraq withdraw, or they would face military action. -
May 1990
Tensions between Iraq and Kuwait rise Saddam Hussein, the leader of Iraq, began accusing Kuwait of moving against Iraq by producing large amounts of oil. Hussein would eventually accuse Kuwait of stealing oil from Iraq. -
August 6, 1990
The United Nations blocks Iraq After unsuccessfully demanding Iraq back down, the United Nations declared a trade embargo on Iraq. It was called Resolution 661. -
August 7, 1990
American troops move in The United States decided to lead an initiative against Iraq. It was named Operation Desert Shield, and the troops began landing in Saudi Arabia. -
September 14, 1990
Other countries join the fight The USA's presence didn't intimidate Saddam Hussein, and he continued his annexation of Kuwait. The United Kingdom and France joined America in sending troops to fight against Iraq. -
January 9, 1991
Talks solve nothing Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz met and spoke with the U.S. Secretary of State in order to come to an agreement. However, no agreement was made. -
January 18, 1991
Iraq attacks Israel In order to retaliate against America, Iraq launched missiles on America's ally, Israel. The United States responded with missiles of their own