Question

In 1990, why did Saddam Hussein invade Kuwait?


to overthrow a ruthless dictator


to launch a war against Saudi Arabia


to evict American forces from the Middle East


to take over the nation’s rich oil deposits

Answer 1

The answer would be the fourth option or “to take over the nation’s rich oil deposits” During this time, he accused Kuwait of stealing Iraqi petroleum, so he decided to attack the nation.

Answer 2

Answer: to take over the nation's rich oil deposits.

Explanation:

In 1990 Iraqui forces led by Saddam Hussein invaded its neighbor Kuwait which was tiny but full of oil deposits. Kuwait forces were not able to resist the invasion and they were either destroyed or they retreated to Saudi Arabia. By the annexation of Kuwait, Iraq obtained the 20 percent of the world’s oil reserves.