5h 39min, feb 23, 1991 y - attacks on Iran

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success - halt after 100 hours

decide not to invade Iraq and leave Husein in power
--> why?
after defeat of army: Rebellion breaks out
US interest not strong enough,
worried that Iraq would break apart (regional competetor Iran would Benefit)
UN security council had NOT allowed Iraq Invasion itself, only to kick them out of Kuwait

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