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Why did the United States enter the Persian Gulf War?
The United States led a coalition of countries in the Persian Gulf War (1990-1991) after Iraq invaded and took over Kuwait in August 1990. The U.S. and allies fought to force the Iraqi military from Kuwait and restore Kuwait’s independence.
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