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Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct about "Operation Desert Storm"? In August 1990, Iraq Invaded Kuwait. The Iraqi forces were quickly defeated -

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Which of the following statement/statements is/are correct about "Operation Desert Storm"?

  1. In August 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait.
  2. The Iraqi forces were quickly defeated and forced to withdraw from Kuwait.
  3. UN decided to liberate Kuwait by force.

Options

  • i & ii

  • i & iii

  • ii & iii

  • i, ii & iii

MCQ

Solution

i, ii & iii

Explanation:

  1. Iraq invaded Kuwait in August 1990.
  2. A series of diplomatic events failed to persuade Iraq to stop its aggression.
  3. As a result, the UN decided to use force to liberate Kuwait.
  4. In what became known as the First Gulf War, a massive coalition force of 660,000 troops from 34 countries fought and defeated Iraq.
  5. Iraqi forces were quickly defeated and forced to leave Kuwait.
  6. The entire operation was dubbed "Operation Desert Storm."
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