In 1990, Iraq was poised at the doorstep of which country?

In 1990, Iraq was poised at the doorstep of which country?

• A. Kuwait
• B. Saudi Arabia
• C. Jordan
• D. Iran

Answer: (B)

The correct answer is Kuwait. In 1990, Iraq, led by President Saddam Hussein, had amassed troops along its border with Kuwait and eventually invaded the country on August 2, 1990. This invasion was primarily driven by Iraq's desire to regain access to Kuwaiti oil reserves and expand its territory. The events surrounding this invasion led to the Gulf War, where a coalition of countries came together to respond to Iraq's aggression and liberate Kuwait. While Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iran were geographically close and affected by Iraq's actions, it was Kuwait that was directly threatened and ultimately attacked by Iraq in 1990.

The correct answer is Kuwait. In 1990, Iraq, led by President Saddam Hussein, had amassed troops along its border with Kuwait and eventually invaded the country on August 2, 1990. This invasion was primarily driven by Iraq's desire to regain access to Kuwaiti oil reserves and expand its territory. The events surrounding this invasion led to the Gulf War, where a coalition of countries came together to respond to Iraq's aggression and liberate Kuwait.

While Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Iran were geographically close and affected by Iraq's actions, it was Kuwait that was directly threatened and ultimately attacked by Iraq in 1990.