The war was caused by Saddam Husseins aspirations to Iran. It began on 22 September 1980 on the pretext that Iran backed an assassination attempt against Iraqs Foreign Minister, Tariq Aziz.
- The Third Persian Gulf War
- The First Persian Gulf War
- The War in Afghanistan
- The Second Persian Gulf War
Answer
The correct answer is B) The First Persian Gulf War.
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