On 28 February 1991, the Gulf War came to a swift conclusion as Iraq, having suffered a devastating military rout, accepted a ceasefire following their retreat from Kuwait.
The conflict, which had begun with Iraq’s invasion of its oil-rich neighbour in August 1990, saw a US-led coalition launch Operation Desert Storm, an intense air and ground campaign that crippled Iraqi forces within weeks.
Facing overwhelming losses and international condemnation, Saddam Hussein’s regime capitulated, agreeing to the terms set by the United Nations.
While Kuwait was liberated, the war left Iraq reeling under severe economic sanctions, political instability, and the seeds of future conflicts.
