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The United States’ Interest inthe Middle East SS7H2d. Explain US presence and interest in Southwest Asia; include the Persian Gulf conflict and invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq Why is the U.S. so ‘interested’? Lets take a closer look…. Iraq Persian Gulf War Afghanistan The 1st Persian Gulf War Also called OPERATION DESERT STORM During the video- Write down: When was it? What was the cause? Who was involved? How did it end? UNIT 1C US INVOLVEMENT IN ME OPERATION DESERT STORM VIDEO Commander_in_Chief__Inside_the_Oval_Office__The_Gulf_War.wmv Persian Gulf War USA has had interest in Iraq since 1990… 1990 Iraq invaded Kuwait (Persian Gulf War) Saddam Hussein wanted control over Kuwaits oil fields Saddam wanted more access to Persian Gulf Persian Gulf War The United States responded as an ally of Kuwait. To prevent Saddam Hussein from having power/ oil. Along with other nations, USA recaptured Kuwait in 1991. Operation Desert Storm Air attacks and ground forces forced Iraqis out of Kuwait Persian Gulf War Before leaving Kuwait Iraqi forces set fire to oil rigs causing an immense amount of economic damage to Kuwaits Oil industry. Analyze the Cartoon How does it relate to the standard and element? Explain the symbolism of the cartoon. United Nations Responds The United Nations (UN) imposed a trade embargo when Iraq invaded Kuwait. This prevented Iraq from exporting goods Remained even after the Persian Gulf War The U.N. would leave when WMD destroyed… UN inspection left in 1998 85% were destroyed Some believed Hussein was hiding WMDs. Afghanistan: First Stop in the War on Terror Taliban on the rise in Afghanistan An extreme religious sect of Islam The Anti- American Taliban sheltered Al Qaeda terrorist group. Leader: Osama bin Laden Taliban/ Al Qaeda: Attack on America September 11th, 2001 Terrorist Attack on USA World Trade Center, Pentagon US government held bin Laden responsible Considered attack as an act of war United States Responds- Invasion o