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Kuwait/USA: USAF aircraft overfly Kuwaiti oil fires, Operation Desert Storm, 1991. USAF aircraft of the 4th Fighter Wing (F-16, F-15C and F-15E) fly over Kuwaiti oil fires, set by the retreating Iraqi army during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from thirty-four nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of the State of Kuwait. This war is commonly known as Operation Desert Storm. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kuwaitusa-usaf-aircraft-overfly-kuwaiti-oil-fires-operation-desert-storm-1991-usaf-aircraft-of-the-4th-fighter-wing-f-16-f-15c-and-f-15e-fly-over-kuwaiti-oil-fires-set-by-the-retreating-iraqi-army-during-operation-desert-storm-in-1991-the-persian-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-commonly-referred-to-as-simply-the-gulf-war-was-a-war-waged-by-a-un-authorized-coalition-force-from-thirty-four-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-the-state-of-kuwait-this-war-is-commonly-known-as-operation-desert-storm-image344238997.html
RM2B01C9W–Kuwait/USA: USAF aircraft overfly Kuwaiti oil fires, Operation Desert Storm, 1991. USAF aircraft of the 4th Fighter Wing (F-16, F-15C and F-15E) fly over Kuwaiti oil fires, set by the retreating Iraqi army during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The Persian Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from thirty-four nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of the State of Kuwait. This war is commonly known as Operation Desert Storm.
Headline in 'El Moudjahid' an official Algerian publication, 27th February 1991, concerning the retreat of Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/headline-in-el-moudjahid-an-official-algerian-publication-27th-february-1991-concerning-the-retreat-of-iraqi-forces-from-kuwait-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-was-a-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235033819.html
RMRJAM0Y–Headline in 'El Moudjahid' an official Algerian publication, 27th February 1991, concerning the retreat of Iraqi forces from Kuwait. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT, NOVEMBER 5, 2016: View of a destroyed house in the central Kuwait. Many houses in the whole country have been destroyed during Ir Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kuwait-city-kuwait-november-5-2016-view-of-a-destroyed-house-in-the-central-kuwait-many-houses-in-the-whole-country-have-been-destroyed-during-ir-image402602579.html
RF2EB03KF–KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT, NOVEMBER 5, 2016: View of a destroyed house in the central Kuwait. Many houses in the whole country have been destroyed during Ir
Front cover of Jeune Afrique, 1991, a newsweekly published in Paris, founded by Bechir Ben Yahmed in Tunis on the October 17th 1960. The cover shows Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and an American cruise missile as Iraq came under US bombardment in the First Gulf War in retaliation for Saddam's invasion of Kuwait. Rights information: Cleared for Editorial Use Only. Please Contact Us For Any Other Clearance Rights. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/front-cover-of-jeune-afrique-1991-a-newsweekly-published-in-paris-founded-by-bechir-ben-yahmed-in-tunis-on-the-october-17th-1960-the-cover-shows-iraqi-dictator-saddam-hussein-and-an-american-cruise-missile-as-iraq-came-under-us-bombardment-in-the-first-gulf-war-in-retaliation-for-saddams-invasion-of-kuwait-rights-information-cleared-for-editorial-use-only-please-contact-us-for-any-other-clearance-rights-image377035711.html
RM2CWBCW3–Front cover of Jeune Afrique, 1991, a newsweekly published in Paris, founded by Bechir Ben Yahmed in Tunis on the October 17th 1960. The cover shows Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein and an American cruise missile as Iraq came under US bombardment in the First Gulf War in retaliation for Saddam's invasion of Kuwait. Rights information: Cleared for Editorial Use Only. Please Contact Us For Any Other Clearance Rights.
A depiction of a Royal Air Force Tornado GR.1 at low level over the Iraqi desert during Operation Desert Storm. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-depiction-of-a-royal-air-force-tornado-gr1-at-low-level-over-the-123964043.html
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Front Page of the French publication 'Le Parisien' reporting that Israel has been targeted by Iraq during the Gulf War; January 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/front-page-of-the-french-publication-le-parisien-reporting-that-israel-has-been-targeted-by-iraq-during-the-gulf-war-january-1991-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-was-a-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235034236.html
RMRJAMFT–Front Page of the French publication 'Le Parisien' reporting that Israel has been targeted by Iraq during the Gulf War; January 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
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RMAT89W5–Kuwait Archaeological Excavations At Failaka Island Pre Iraq Invasion
USAF photograph of Kuwaiti oil fires, set by the retreating Iraqi army during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from thirty-four nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of the State of Kuwait. This war is commonly known as Operation Desert Storm, the First Gulf War, Gulf War I, or the Iraq War. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/usaf-photograph-of-kuwaiti-oil-fires-set-by-the-retreating-iraqi-army-during-operation-desert-storm-in-1991-the-persian-gulf-war-august-2-1990-february-28-1991-commonly-referred-to-as-simply-the-gulf-war-was-a-war-waged-by-a-un-authorized-coalition-force-from-thirty-four-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-the-state-of-kuwait-this-war-is-commonly-known-as-operation-desert-storm-the-first-gulf-war-gulf-war-i-or-the-iraq-war-image344277031.html
RM2B034T7–USAF photograph of Kuwaiti oil fires, set by the retreating Iraqi army during Operation Desert Storm in 1991. The Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – February 28, 1991), commonly referred to as simply the Gulf War, was a war waged by a U.N.-authorized coalition force from thirty-four nations led by the United States, against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of the State of Kuwait. This war is commonly known as Operation Desert Storm, the First Gulf War, Gulf War I, or the Iraq War.
(190828) -- KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 28, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Officials of the Kuwaiti and Iraqi foreign ministries attend a handover ceremony for books in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. (Photo by Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/190828-kuwait-city-aug-28-2019-xinhua-officials-of-the-kuwaiti-and-iraqi-foreign-ministries-attend-a-handover-ceremony-for-books-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-aug-28-2019-iraq-handed-over-on-wednesday-42000-books-to-kuwait-which-were-seized-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-photo-by-ghazy-qaffafxinhua-image265997145.html
RMWCN621–(190828) -- KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 28, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Officials of the Kuwaiti and Iraqi foreign ministries attend a handover ceremony for books in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. (Photo by Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua)
210329 -- KUWAIT CITY, March 29, 2021 -- Kuwaiti and Iraqi officials inspect belongings returned by the Iraqi side during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Kuwait received on Sunday a batch of belongings seized by the Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Photo by /Xinhua KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BELONGINGS-HANDOVER Asad PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/210329-kuwait-city-march-29-2021-kuwaiti-and-iraqi-officials-inspect-belongings-returned-by-the-iraqi-side-during-a-handover-ceremony-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-march-28-2021-kuwait-received-on-sunday-a-batch-of-belongings-seized-by-the-iraqi-side-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-photo-by-xinhua-kuwait-kuwait-city-iraq-belongings-handover-asad-publicationxnotxinxchn-image565035755.html
RM2RR7GTB–210329 -- KUWAIT CITY, March 29, 2021 -- Kuwaiti and Iraqi officials inspect belongings returned by the Iraqi side during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Kuwait received on Sunday a batch of belongings seized by the Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Photo by /Xinhua KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BELONGINGS-HANDOVER Asad PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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***FILE PHOTO*** George H.W. Bush Has Passed Away Following a briefing by top Pentagon officials, United States President George H.W. Bush delivers a speech to US Department of Defense employees during which he praised their efforts in support of the deployment of US forces to the Middle-East -- Operation Desert Shield, and condemned the government of Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on August 17, 1990. Mandatory Credit: Robert D. Ward/DoD via CNP /MediaPunch Credit: MediaPunch Inc/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/file-photo-george-hw-bush-has-passed-away-following-a-briefing-by-top-pentagon-officials-united-states-president-george-hw-bush-delivers-a-speech-to-us-department-of-defense-employees-during-which-he-praised-their-efforts-in-support-of-the-deployment-of-us-forces-to-the-middle-east-operation-desert-shield-and-condemned-the-government-of-iraq-for-its-invasion-of-kuwait-at-the-pentagon-in-washington-dc-on-august-17-1990-mandatory-credit-robert-d-warddod-via-cnp-mediapunch-credit-mediapunch-incalamy-live-news-image227101442.html
RMR5DA5P–***FILE PHOTO*** George H.W. Bush Has Passed Away Following a briefing by top Pentagon officials, United States President George H.W. Bush delivers a speech to US Department of Defense employees during which he praised their efforts in support of the deployment of US forces to the Middle-East -- Operation Desert Shield, and condemned the government of Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on August 17, 1990. Mandatory Credit: Robert D. Ward/DoD via CNP /MediaPunch Credit: MediaPunch Inc/Alamy Live News
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RFMF9A9M–Al Qurain Martyrs Museum, Kuwait
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RF2JEA2BT–A soviet built T-54 used by the Iraqi Army during the invasion of Kuwait
Washington, DC., September 28, 1990 The Emir of Kuwait Sheik Jaber III Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House during visit after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Credit: Mark Reinstein/MediaPunch Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/washington-dc-september-28-1990-the-emir-of-kuwait-sheik-jaber-iii-al-ahmad-al-jaber-al-sabah-speaks-to-the-press-on-the-south-lawn-of-the-white-house-during-visit-after-the-invasion-of-kuwait-by-iraq-credit-mark-reinsteinmediapunch-image177712885.html
RMM93EGN–Washington, DC., September 28, 1990 The Emir of Kuwait Sheik Jaber III Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House during visit after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Credit: Mark Reinstein/MediaPunch
Saudui Arabian troops on parade in Dharan before the invasion to retake Kuwait Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/saudui-arabian-troops-on-parade-in-dharan-before-the-invasion-to-retake-image3580567.html
RMA48J98–Saudui Arabian troops on parade in Dharan before the invasion to retake Kuwait
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British Royal Air Force pilot Flt Lt Mike Rutland closes his eyes as he waits in the cockpit of his Harrier GR7 as it stands idle unable to fly due to the sandstorm in their base in Kuwait. *..A fierce sandstorm in parts of the Kuwaiti desert cut visibility to a few metres (yards) but a U.S. commander said the dust would not disrupt plans for an imminent invasion of Iraq. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-british-royal-air-force-pilot-flt-lt-mike-rutland-closes-his-eyes-107158165.html
RMG69D99–British Royal Air Force pilot Flt Lt Mike Rutland closes his eyes as he waits in the cockpit of his Harrier GR7 as it stands idle unable to fly due to the sandstorm in their base in Kuwait. *..A fierce sandstorm in parts of the Kuwaiti desert cut visibility to a few metres (yards) but a U.S. commander said the dust would not disrupt plans for an imminent invasion of Iraq.
Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - A fruit and vegetable market in central Baghdad. Iraqi's struggling due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/baghdad-iraq-october-1995-a-fruit-and-vegetable-market-in-central-baghdad-iraqis-struggling-due-to-the-strict-un-sanctions-imposed-during-the-1990s-because-of-iraqs-invasion-of-kuwait-in-1990-image214721783.html
RMPD9BR3–Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - A fruit and vegetable market in central Baghdad. Iraqi's struggling due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
Members of the British forces listen as Group Captain Mike Harwood, who is commanding the joint British Harrier Force, updates them on the latest political developments during a briefing in their base in Kuwait. *..Aircraft from the U.S. and Britain are continuing to enforce the no fly zone over southern Iraq. US President George W. Bush started the countdown to war, in a speech giving Saddam 48 hours to quit Iraq or face invasion from 280,000 troops in the Gulf region poised for war. Saddam poured scorn on the ultimatum, his cabinet vowing to repel 'invading aggressors. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-members-of-the-british-forces-listen-as-group-captain-mike-harwood-107142206.html
RMG68MYA–Members of the British forces listen as Group Captain Mike Harwood, who is commanding the joint British Harrier Force, updates them on the latest political developments during a briefing in their base in Kuwait. *..Aircraft from the U.S. and Britain are continuing to enforce the no fly zone over southern Iraq. US President George W. Bush started the countdown to war, in a speech giving Saddam 48 hours to quit Iraq or face invasion from 280,000 troops in the Gulf region poised for war. Saddam poured scorn on the ultimatum, his cabinet vowing to repel 'invading aggressors.
25th February 1991 A British column advances across the desert, west of Kuwait in southern Iraq during the ground war. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/25th-february-1991-a-british-column-advances-across-the-desert-west-of-kuwait-in-southern-iraq-during-the-ground-war-image593083494.html
RM2WCW81A–25th February 1991 A British column advances across the desert, west of Kuwait in southern Iraq during the ground war.
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RMH5K1DY–A depiction of a Royal Air Force Tornado GR.1 at low level over the Iraqi desert during Operation Desert Storm.
Front cover of 'Time ' magazine depicting Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in the build up to the Gulf War, 21st January 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991). codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, the war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/front-cover-of-time-magazine-depicting-iraqi-leader-saddam-hussein-in-the-build-up-to-the-gulf-war-21st-january-1991-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-the-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235033828.html
RMRJAM18–Front cover of 'Time ' magazine depicting Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in the build up to the Gulf War, 21st January 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991). codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, the war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
Kuwaitis wave flags and celebrate from the rooftops as coalition forces enter the city during the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq March 1, 1991 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. After four days of fighting, all Iraqi troops were expelled from Kuwait, ending a nearly seven-month occupation of Kuwait by Iraq. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-kuwaitis-wave-flags-and-celebrate-from-the-rooftops-as-coalition-forces-137997326.html
RMJ0E8YX–Kuwaitis wave flags and celebrate from the rooftops as coalition forces enter the city during the liberation of Kuwait from Iraq March 1, 1991 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. After four days of fighting, all Iraqi troops were expelled from Kuwait, ending a nearly seven-month occupation of Kuwait by Iraq.
Headline of an Egyptian newspaper reporting on the Gulf War; February 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/headline-of-an-egyptian-newspaper-reporting-on-the-gulf-war-february-1991-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-was-a-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235034188.html
RMRJAME4–Headline of an Egyptian newspaper reporting on the Gulf War; February 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
Kuwait City, Kuwait. 28th Aug, 2019. Workers transport books to a truck during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized by Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Credit: Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kuwait-city-kuwait-28th-aug-2019-workers-transport-books-to-a-truck-during-a-handover-ceremony-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-on-aug-28-2019-iraq-handed-over-on-wednesday-42000-books-to-kuwait-which-were-seized-by-iraqi-side-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-credit-ghazy-qaffafxinhua-image265997504.html
RMWCN6ET–Kuwait City, Kuwait. 28th Aug, 2019. Workers transport books to a truck during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized by Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Credit: Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua
210329 -- KUWAIT CITY, March 29, 2021 -- A Kuwaiti official checks belongings returned by the Iraqi side during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Kuwait received on Sunday a batch of belongings seized by the Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Photo by /Xinhua KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BELONGINGS-HANDOVER Asad PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/210329-kuwait-city-march-29-2021-a-kuwaiti-official-checks-belongings-returned-by-the-iraqi-side-during-a-handover-ceremony-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-march-28-2021-kuwait-received-on-sunday-a-batch-of-belongings-seized-by-the-iraqi-side-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-photo-by-xinhua-kuwait-kuwait-city-iraq-belongings-handover-asad-publicationxnotxinxchn-image565035770.html
RM2RR7GTX–210329 -- KUWAIT CITY, March 29, 2021 -- A Kuwaiti official checks belongings returned by the Iraqi side during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Kuwait received on Sunday a batch of belongings seized by the Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Photo by /Xinhua KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BELONGINGS-HANDOVER Asad PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
A U.S. ground crew member walks past a line of American A10 aircraft on an airbase in Kuwait. Iraq went onto a war footing just hours before U.S. President George W. Bush was to hold an emergency summit with close allies. * Britain and Spain that could start the clock for an invasion. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-us-ground-crew-member-walks-past-a-line-of-american-a10-aircraft-107133242.html
RMG689F6–A U.S. ground crew member walks past a line of American A10 aircraft on an airbase in Kuwait. Iraq went onto a war footing just hours before U.S. President George W. Bush was to hold an emergency summit with close allies. * Britain and Spain that could start the clock for an invasion.
Washington, DC., USA, 28th September, 1990 The Emir of Kuwait Sheik Jaber III Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House during visit after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term 'Iraq War' became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War (also referred to in the U.S. as 'Operation Iraqi Freedom'). Credit: Mark Reinstein Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-washington-dc-usa-28th-september-1990-the-emir-of-kuwait-sheik-jaber-96001073.html
RMFG569N–Washington, DC., USA, 28th September, 1990 The Emir of Kuwait Sheik Jaber III Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House during visit after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term 'Iraq War' became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War (also referred to in the U.S. as 'Operation Iraqi Freedom'). Credit: Mark Reinstein
Burning oil well in field coated in spilled oil in aftermath of Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War following the Iraq invasion of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/burning-oil-well-in-field-coated-in-spilled-oil-in-aftermath-of-operation-image159521263.html
RFK7EPYY–Burning oil well in field coated in spilled oil in aftermath of Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War following the Iraq invasion of Kuwait.
Destruction of Burgan oil-field, Iraq invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/destruction-of-burgan-oil-field-iraq-invasion-of-kuwait-in-august-1990-image432811014.html
RM2G446T6–Destruction of Burgan oil-field, Iraq invasion of Kuwait in August 1990
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RF2JEA2BW–A water truck used by the Kuwaitis during the final moments of the Iraqi Invasion
Washington, DC., September 28,1990 The Emir of Kuwait Sheik Jaber III Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House during visit after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Credit: Mark Reinstein/MediaPunch Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/washington-dc-september-281990-the-emir-of-kuwait-sheik-jaber-iii-al-ahmad-al-jaber-al-sabah-speaks-to-the-press-on-the-south-lawn-of-the-white-house-during-visit-after-the-invasion-of-kuwait-by-iraq-credit-mark-reinsteinmediapunch-image177712619.html
RMM93E77–Washington, DC., September 28,1990 The Emir of Kuwait Sheik Jaber III Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House during visit after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Credit: Mark Reinstein/MediaPunch
A Egyptian Soldier part of the coalition of armed forces created by the United Nations to liberate Kuwait following the invasion and occupation by Iraq Seen here patrolling the border between Saudi Arabia and Iraq Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-egyptian-soldier-part-of-the-coalition-of-armed-forces-created-by-20111605.html
RMB4M4FH–A Egyptian Soldier part of the coalition of armed forces created by the United Nations to liberate Kuwait following the invasion and occupation by Iraq Seen here patrolling the border between Saudi Arabia and Iraq
***FILE PHOTO*** George H.W. Bush Has Passed Away United States President George H.W. Bush poses for photos in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC after announcing the start of the air offensive to liberate Kuwait after it was overrun by Iraq on January 16, 1991. Credit: Ron Sachs/CNP /MediaPunch Credit: MediaPunch Inc/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/file-photo-george-hw-bush-has-passed-away-united-states-president-george-hw-bush-poses-for-photos-in-the-oval-office-of-the-white-house-in-washington-dc-after-announcing-the-start-of-the-air-offensive-to-liberate-kuwait-after-it-was-overrun-by-iraq-on-january-16-1991-credit-ron-sachscnp-mediapunch-credit-mediapunch-incalamy-live-news-image227101552.html
RMR5DA9M–***FILE PHOTO*** George H.W. Bush Has Passed Away United States President George H.W. Bush poses for photos in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC after announcing the start of the air offensive to liberate Kuwait after it was overrun by Iraq on January 16, 1991. Credit: Ron Sachs/CNP /MediaPunch Credit: MediaPunch Inc/Alamy Live News
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RMEA91JB–Fatima Mosque in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Oslo 199901204. After Iraq's invasion in Kuwait. Three out of nine Norwegian hostages from Iraq come home. The three hostages are welcomed at Fornebu by family and friends, and by a large press offering. Eg. The hostages Steinar Bergvoll, Sverre Hermanstad and Jarl Kristensen talk to the press. In the background Jan Egeland, UD. NTB Stock Photo: Bjørn-Owe Holmberg / NTB Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/oslo-199901204-after-iraqs-invasion-in-kuwait-three-out-of-nine-norwegian-hostages-from-iraq-come-home-the-three-hostages-are-welcomed-at-fornebu-by-family-and-friends-and-by-a-large-press-offering-eg-the-hostages-steinar-bergvoll-sverre-hermanstad-and-jarl-kristensen-talk-to-the-press-in-the-background-jan-egeland-ud-ntb-stock-photo-bjrn-owe-holmberg-ntb-image487239149.html
RM2K8KJE5–Oslo 199901204. After Iraq's invasion in Kuwait. Three out of nine Norwegian hostages from Iraq come home. The three hostages are welcomed at Fornebu by family and friends, and by a large press offering. Eg. The hostages Steinar Bergvoll, Sverre Hermanstad and Jarl Kristensen talk to the press. In the background Jan Egeland, UD. NTB Stock Photo: Bjørn-Owe Holmberg / NTB
Grand Mosque in Kuwait City, Kuwait Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-grand-mosque-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-75144193.html
RMEA7355–Grand Mosque in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - Iraqi's of all classes go to the second hand public markets to find items and spare parts not found elsewhere due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/baghdad-iraq-october-1995-iraqis-of-all-classes-go-to-the-second-hand-public-markets-to-find-items-and-spare-parts-not-found-elsewhere-due-to-the-strict-un-sanctions-imposed-during-the-1990s-because-of-iraqs-invasion-of-kuwait-in-1990-image214721639.html
RMPD9BHY–Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - Iraqi's of all classes go to the second hand public markets to find items and spare parts not found elsewhere due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
25th February 1991 A U.S. Army Humvee advances across the desert in southern Iraq, west of Kuwait, during the ground war. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/25th-february-1991-a-us-army-humvee-advances-across-the-desert-in-southern-iraq-west-of-kuwait-during-the-ground-war-image592315723.html
RM2WBJ8MY–25th February 1991 A U.S. Army Humvee advances across the desert in southern Iraq, west of Kuwait, during the ground war.
A 'C5 Galaxy' on the ground, in the background a machine of the same type in the approach (August 16, 1990). The Frankfurt Rhein-Main Airport has become an important hub for the transfer of troops to the Gulf troops. The Gulf crisis had begun on 2 August 1990 with the invasion of Iraqi troops after Kuwait. On 17 January 1991, the Gulf War broke out with the bombing of Baghdad by multinational troops. He was killed after commuting Iraq on February 28 with the cessation of all combat operations. | usage worldwide Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/a-c5-galaxy-on-the-ground-in-the-background-a-machine-of-the-same-type-in-the-approach-august-16-1990-the-frankfurt-rhein-main-airport-has-become-an-important-hub-for-the-transfer-of-troops-to-the-gulf-troops-the-gulf-crisis-had-begun-on-2-august-1990-with-the-invasion-of-iraqi-troops-after-kuwait-on-17-january-1991-the-gulf-war-broke-out-with-the-bombing-of-baghdad-by-multinational-troops-he-was-killed-after-commuting-iraq-on-february-28-with-the-cessation-of-all-combat-operations-usage-worldwide-image181621985.html
RMMFDGKD–A 'C5 Galaxy' on the ground, in the background a machine of the same type in the approach (August 16, 1990). The Frankfurt Rhein-Main Airport has become an important hub for the transfer of troops to the Gulf troops. The Gulf crisis had begun on 2 August 1990 with the invasion of Iraqi troops after Kuwait. On 17 January 1991, the Gulf War broke out with the bombing of Baghdad by multinational troops. He was killed after commuting Iraq on February 28 with the cessation of all combat operations. | usage worldwide
President Herbert Walk Bush, Margaret Thatcher and Manfred Worner, Secretary General of NATO, make a statement about the invasion of Kuwait in the Rose Garden of the White House in October 1990 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-president-herbert-walk-bush-margaret-thatcher-and-manfred-worner-secretary-139278657.html
RMJ2GK9N–President Herbert Walk Bush, Margaret Thatcher and Manfred Worner, Secretary General of NATO, make a statement about the invasion of Kuwait in the Rose Garden of the White House in October 1990
Cars drive past a destroyed Iraqi Army T-72 tank left behind by retreating soldiers following the liberation of Kuwait March 1, 1991 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. After four days of fighting, all Iraqi troops were expelled from Kuwait, ending a nearly seven-month occupation of Kuwait by Iraq. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-cars-drive-past-a-destroyed-iraqi-army-t-72-tank-left-behind-by-retreating-137997321.html
RMJ0E8YN–Cars drive past a destroyed Iraqi Army T-72 tank left behind by retreating soldiers following the liberation of Kuwait March 1, 1991 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. After four days of fighting, all Iraqi troops were expelled from Kuwait, ending a nearly seven-month occupation of Kuwait by Iraq.
Headline of an Egyptian newspaper reporting on the Gulf War; February 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/headline-of-an-egyptian-newspaper-reporting-on-the-gulf-war-february-1991-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-was-a-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235034189.html
RMRJAME5–Headline of an Egyptian newspaper reporting on the Gulf War; February 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
Kuwait City, Kuwait. 28th Aug, 2019. Officials of the Kuwaiti and Iraqi foreign ministries sign contract of returning books to Kuwait at a handover ceremony, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized by Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Credit: Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kuwait-city-kuwait-28th-aug-2019-officials-of-the-kuwaiti-and-iraqi-foreign-ministries-sign-contract-of-returning-books-to-kuwait-at-a-handover-ceremony-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-on-aug-28-2019-iraq-handed-over-on-wednesday-42000-books-to-kuwait-which-were-seized-by-iraqi-side-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-credit-ghazy-qaffafxinhua-image265997499.html
RMWCN6EK–Kuwait City, Kuwait. 28th Aug, 2019. Officials of the Kuwaiti and Iraqi foreign ministries sign contract of returning books to Kuwait at a handover ceremony, in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized by Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Credit: Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua
Headline in 'Horizons' a French language Algerian newspaper, 27th February 1991, concerning the Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991). codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, the war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/headline-in-horizons-a-french-language-algerian-newspaper-27th-february-1991-concerning-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-the-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235033822.html
RMRJAM12–Headline in 'Horizons' a French language Algerian newspaper, 27th February 1991, concerning the Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991). codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, the war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
210329 -- KUWAIT CITY, March 29, 2021 -- A Kuwaiti official checks belongings returned by the Iraqi side during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Kuwait received on Sunday a batch of belongings seized by the Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Photo by /Xinhua KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BELONGINGS-HANDOVER Asad PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/210329-kuwait-city-march-29-2021-a-kuwaiti-official-checks-belongings-returned-by-the-iraqi-side-during-a-handover-ceremony-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-march-28-2021-kuwait-received-on-sunday-a-batch-of-belongings-seized-by-the-iraqi-side-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-photo-by-xinhua-kuwait-kuwait-city-iraq-belongings-handover-asad-publicationxnotxinxchn-image565035705.html
RM2RR7GPH–210329 -- KUWAIT CITY, March 29, 2021 -- A Kuwaiti official checks belongings returned by the Iraqi side during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Kuwait received on Sunday a batch of belongings seized by the Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Photo by /Xinhua KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BELONGINGS-HANDOVER Asad PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
A Kuwaiti artist shows off anti-Iraq drawings he plans on presenting the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah following the liberation March 16, 1991 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. After four days of fighting, all Iraqi troops were expelled from Kuwait, ending a nearly seven-month occupation of Kuwait by Iraq. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-a-kuwaiti-artist-shows-off-anti-iraq-drawings-he-plans-on-presenting-137997324.html
RMJ0E8YT–A Kuwaiti artist shows off anti-Iraq drawings he plans on presenting the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber al-Ahmad al-Sabah following the liberation March 16, 1991 in Kuwait City, Kuwait. After four days of fighting, all Iraqi troops were expelled from Kuwait, ending a nearly seven-month occupation of Kuwait by Iraq.
Burning oil well in field coated in spilled oil in aftermath of Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War following the Iraq invasion of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/burning-oil-well-in-field-coated-in-spilled-oil-in-aftermath-of-operation-image159677093.html
RFK7NWN9–Burning oil well in field coated in spilled oil in aftermath of Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War following the Iraq invasion of Kuwait.
British Royal Air Force Harrier pilots Ian Townsend (L) and Flt Lt Mike Rutland relax outside their accommodation on their base in Kuwait. The pilots are having a rest day from patrolling the no fly zone in southern Iraq. * Iraq went onto a war footing just hours before U.S. President George W. Bush was to hold an emergency summit with close allies Britain and Spain that could start the clock for an invasion. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-british-royal-air-force-harrier-pilots-ian-townsend-l-and-flt-lt-mike-107133248.html
RMG689FC–British Royal Air Force Harrier pilots Ian Townsend (L) and Flt Lt Mike Rutland relax outside their accommodation on their base in Kuwait. The pilots are having a rest day from patrolling the no fly zone in southern Iraq. * Iraq went onto a war footing just hours before U.S. President George W. Bush was to hold an emergency summit with close allies Britain and Spain that could start the clock for an invasion.
An Egyptian soldier patrols the sand berm marking the border of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia with a rocket-propelled grenade February 8, 1991 in Ruqa, Saudi Arabia. Egyptian soldiers are part of the coalition of nations in Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-egyptian-soldier-patrols-the-sand-berm-marking-the-border-of-kuwait-137997338.html
RMJ0E90A–An Egyptian soldier patrols the sand berm marking the border of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia with a rocket-propelled grenade February 8, 1991 in Ruqa, Saudi Arabia. Egyptian soldiers are part of the coalition of nations in Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.
Washington, DC., USA, 28th September, 1990 The Emir of Kuwait Sheik Jaber III Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House during visit after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term 'Iraq War' became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War (also referred to in the U.S. as 'Operation Iraqi Freedom'). Credit: Mark Reinstein Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-washington-dc-usa-28th-september-1990-the-emir-of-kuwait-sheik-jaber-96001123.html
RMFG56BF–Washington, DC., USA, 28th September, 1990 The Emir of Kuwait Sheik Jaber III Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House during visit after the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. The war is also known under other names, such as the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, Kuwait War, or the First Iraq War, before the term 'Iraq War' became identified instead with the 2003 Iraq War (also referred to in the U.S. as 'Operation Iraqi Freedom'). Credit: Mark Reinstein
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RM2G44787–Iraqi invasion of Kuwait 1990, lake of oil, Burgan oil-field
***FILE PHOTO*** George H.W. Bush Has Passed Away United States President George H.W. Bush holds a press conference on the crisis with Iraq in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC on August 17, 1990. Credit: Howard L. Sachs/CNP /MediaPunch Credit: MediaPunch Inc/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/file-photo-george-hw-bush-has-passed-away-united-states-president-george-hw-bush-holds-a-press-conference-on-the-crisis-with-iraq-in-the-brady-press-briefing-room-at-the-white-house-in-washington-dc-on-august-17-1990-credit-howard-l-sachscnp-mediapunch-credit-mediapunch-incalamy-live-news-image227101556.html
RMR5DA9T–***FILE PHOTO*** George H.W. Bush Has Passed Away United States President George H.W. Bush holds a press conference on the crisis with Iraq in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, DC on August 17, 1990. Credit: Howard L. Sachs/CNP /MediaPunch Credit: MediaPunch Inc/Alamy Live News
Following a briefing by top Pentagon officials, United States President George H.W. Bush delivers a speech to US Department of Defense employees during which he praised their efforts in support of the deployment of US forces to the Middle-East -- Operation Desert Shield, and condemned the government of Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on August 17, 1990. Mandatory Credit: Robert D. Ward / DoD via CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE - Photo: Robert D. Ward/Consolidated News Photos/Robert D. Ward - DoD via CNP Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-following-a-briefing-by-top-pentagon-officials-united-states-president-132581540.html
RMHKKH30–Following a briefing by top Pentagon officials, United States President George H.W. Bush delivers a speech to US Department of Defense employees during which he praised their efforts in support of the deployment of US forces to the Middle-East -- Operation Desert Shield, and condemned the government of Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on August 17, 1990. Mandatory Credit: Robert D. Ward / DoD via CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE - Photo: Robert D. Ward/Consolidated News Photos/Robert D. Ward - DoD via CNP
Oslo 199901204. After Iraq's invasion in Kuwait. Norwegian hostages from Iraq come home. The three hostages are welcomed at Fornebu by family and friends, after a long flight via Moscow. Here it is Steinar Bergvoll, sales director at the SAS hotel in Kuwait, who is welcomed home by wife, children and grandchildren with flowers and flags. NTB Stock Photo: Bjørn-Owe Holmberg / NTB Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/oslo-199901204-after-iraqs-invasion-in-kuwait-norwegian-hostages-from-iraq-come-home-the-three-hostages-are-welcomed-at-fornebu-by-family-and-friends-after-a-long-flight-via-moscow-here-it-is-steinar-bergvoll-sales-director-at-the-sas-hotel-in-kuwait-who-is-welcomed-home-by-wife-children-and-grandchildren-with-flowers-and-flags-ntb-stock-photo-bjrn-owe-holmberg-ntb-image487239808.html
RM2K8KK9M–Oslo 199901204. After Iraq's invasion in Kuwait. Norwegian hostages from Iraq come home. The three hostages are welcomed at Fornebu by family and friends, after a long flight via Moscow. Here it is Steinar Bergvoll, sales director at the SAS hotel in Kuwait, who is welcomed home by wife, children and grandchildren with flowers and flags. NTB Stock Photo: Bjørn-Owe Holmberg / NTB
Seif Palace in Kuwait City, Kuwait Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-seif-palace-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-75237994.html
RMEABAR6–Seif Palace in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - Iraqi's of all classes go to the second hand public markets to find items and spare parts not found elsewhere due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/baghdad-iraq-october-1995-iraqis-of-all-classes-go-to-the-second-hand-public-markets-to-find-items-and-spare-parts-not-found-elsewhere-due-to-the-strict-un-sanctions-imposed-during-the-1990s-because-of-iraqs-invasion-of-kuwait-in-1990-image214721628.html
RMPD9BHG–Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - Iraqi's of all classes go to the second hand public markets to find items and spare parts not found elsewhere due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
Modern Mosque Minaret in Kuwait City, Kuwait Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-modern-mosque-minaret-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-75186269.html
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25th February 1991 A U.S. Army M577 ACP (Armored Command Post) Carrier advances across the desert in southern Iraq during the ground war. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/25th-february-1991-a-us-army-m577-acp-armored-command-post-carrier-advances-across-the-desert-in-southern-iraq-during-the-ground-war-image592967430.html
RM2WCM006–25th February 1991 A U.S. Army M577 ACP (Armored Command Post) Carrier advances across the desert in southern Iraq during the ground war.
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RMEABAT3–Ancient Mosque Minaret in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Baghdad, Iraq 19901102. Norway's ambassador to Kuwait, Hans Wilhelm Longva (t.h.) and Charge d'Affaires Peter Ræder in Iraq reads telex news from Norway in the garden outside the Norwegian ambassador's residence. After Iraq's invasion in Kuwait on August 2, Iraq ordered all embassies to close and be moved to Baghdad. Longva left Kuwait with an other staff, and was staying at the Norwegian embassy, where he is Iraqi hostage. NTB Stock Photo Ole Walberg / NTB Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/baghdad-iraq-19901102-norways-ambassador-to-kuwait-hans-wilhelm-longva-th-and-charge-daffaires-peter-rder-in-iraq-reads-telex-news-from-norway-in-the-garden-outside-the-norwegian-ambassadors-residence-after-iraqs-invasion-in-kuwait-on-august-2-iraq-ordered-all-embassies-to-close-and-be-moved-to-baghdad-longva-left-kuwait-with-an-other-staff-and-was-staying-at-the-norwegian-embassy-where-he-is-iraqi-hostage-ntb-stock-photo-ole-walberg-ntb-image487224666.html
RM2K8K00X–Baghdad, Iraq 19901102. Norway's ambassador to Kuwait, Hans Wilhelm Longva (t.h.) and Charge d'Affaires Peter Ræder in Iraq reads telex news from Norway in the garden outside the Norwegian ambassador's residence. After Iraq's invasion in Kuwait on August 2, Iraq ordered all embassies to close and be moved to Baghdad. Longva left Kuwait with an other staff, and was staying at the Norwegian embassy, where he is Iraqi hostage. NTB Stock Photo Ole Walberg / NTB
United States President George H.W. Bush poses for photos in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. after announcing the start of the air offensive to liberate Kuwait after it was overrun by Iraq on January 16, 1991. Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP /MediaPunch Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-united-states-president-george-hw-bush-poses-for-photos-in-the-oval-170580690.html
RMKWEHBE–United States President George H.W. Bush poses for photos in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. after announcing the start of the air offensive to liberate Kuwait after it was overrun by Iraq on January 16, 1991. Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP /MediaPunch
Kuwait City, Kuwait. 28th Aug, 2019. Books seized by Iraqi side during its invasion of Kuwait in 1990 are seen in a truck at a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized by Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Credit: Asad/Xinhua Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kuwait-city-kuwait-28th-aug-2019-books-seized-by-iraqi-side-during-its-invasion-of-kuwait-in-1990-are-seen-in-a-truck-at-a-handover-ceremony-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-on-aug-28-2019-iraq-handed-over-on-wednesday-42000-books-to-kuwait-which-were-seized-by-iraqi-side-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-credit-asadxinhua-image265997862.html
RMWCN6YJ–Kuwait City, Kuwait. 28th Aug, 2019. Books seized by Iraqi side during its invasion of Kuwait in 1990 are seen in a truck at a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized by Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Credit: Asad/Xinhua
Headline of the French publication 'France-Soir' reporting on the Gulf War; February 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/headline-of-the-french-publication-france-soir-reporting-on-the-gulf-war-february-1991-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-was-a-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235034195.html
RMRJAMEB–Headline of the French publication 'France-Soir' reporting on the Gulf War; February 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
210329 -- KUWAIT CITY, March 29, 2021 -- Kuwaiti and Iraqi officials sign a document about returning belongings during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Kuwait received on Sunday a batch of belongings seized by the Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Photo by /Xinhua KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BELONGINGS-HANDOVER Asad PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/210329-kuwait-city-march-29-2021-kuwaiti-and-iraqi-officials-sign-a-document-about-returning-belongings-during-a-handover-ceremony-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-march-28-2021-kuwait-received-on-sunday-a-batch-of-belongings-seized-by-the-iraqi-side-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-photo-by-xinhua-kuwait-kuwait-city-iraq-belongings-handover-asad-publicationxnotxinxchn-image565035765.html
RM2RR7GTN–210329 -- KUWAIT CITY, March 29, 2021 -- Kuwaiti and Iraqi officials sign a document about returning belongings during a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, March 28, 2021. Kuwait received on Sunday a batch of belongings seized by the Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Photo by /Xinhua KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BELONGINGS-HANDOVER Asad PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
Headline in 'France-Soir' a French newspaper, 21st January 1991, concerning escalating action in the Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991). codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, the war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/headline-in-france-soir-a-french-newspaper-21st-january-1991-concerning-escalating-action-in-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-the-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235033830.html
RMRJAM1A–Headline in 'France-Soir' a French newspaper, 21st January 1991, concerning escalating action in the Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991). codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, the war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
Burning oil well in field coated in spilled oil in aftermath of Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War following the Iraq invasion of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/burning-oil-well-in-field-coated-in-spilled-oil-in-aftermath-of-operation-image159521258.html
RFK7EPYP–Burning oil well in field coated in spilled oil in aftermath of Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War following the Iraq invasion of Kuwait.
Front Page of the French publication 'Le Parisien' reporting on the Gulf War 31st January, 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/front-page-of-the-french-publication-le-parisien-reporting-on-the-gulf-war-31st-january-1991-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-was-a-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235034222.html
RMRJAMFA–Front Page of the French publication 'Le Parisien' reporting on the Gulf War 31st January, 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
(190828) -- KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 28, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Officials of the Kuwaiti and Iraqi foreign ministries attend a handover ceremony for books in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. (Photo by Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua) KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BOOKS-HANDOVER PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/190828-kuwait-city-aug-28-2019-xinhua-officials-of-the-kuwaiti-and-iraqi-foreign-ministries-attend-a-handover-ceremony-for-books-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-aug-28-2019-iraq-handed-over-on-wednesday-42000-books-to-kuwait-which-were-seized-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-photo-by-ghazy-qaffafxinhua-kuwait-kuwait-city-iraq-books-handover-publicationxnotxinxchn-image564574119.html
RM2RPEG1B–(190828) -- KUWAIT CITY, Aug. 28, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Officials of the Kuwaiti and Iraqi foreign ministries attend a handover ceremony for books in Kuwait City, Kuwait, Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. (Photo by Ghazy Qaffaf/Xinhua) KUWAIT-KUWAIT CITY-IRAQ-BOOKS-HANDOVER PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
British Royal Air Force Harrier G7 pilots (L to R) Ian Townsend (L), Flt Lt Dominic Hurley (2L), Flt Lt Paul Francis (2R) and Flt Lt Mike Rutland (R) relax in their accommodation on their base in Kuwait. * The pilots are having a rest day from patrolling the no fly zone in southern Iraq. Iraq went onto a war footing just hours before U.S. President George W. Bush was to hold an emergency summit with close allies Britain and Spain that could start the clock for an invasion. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-british-royal-air-force-harrier-g7-pilots-l-to-r-ian-townsend-l-flt-107133247.html
RMG689FB–British Royal Air Force Harrier G7 pilots (L to R) Ian Townsend (L), Flt Lt Dominic Hurley (2L), Flt Lt Paul Francis (2R) and Flt Lt Mike Rutland (R) relax in their accommodation on their base in Kuwait. * The pilots are having a rest day from patrolling the no fly zone in southern Iraq. Iraq went onto a war footing just hours before U.S. President George W. Bush was to hold an emergency summit with close allies Britain and Spain that could start the clock for an invasion.
230802 -- HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Aug. 2, 2023 -- Kuwaiti soldiers participate in an annual blood donation campaign in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Aug. 2, 2023. Kuwait s Ministry of Health launched its annual blood donation campaign on Wednesday, marking the occasion of the anniversary of Iraq s invasion to Kuwait and the sacrifices of its martyrs. Photo by Asad/Xinhua KUWAIT-HAWALLI GOVERNORATE-BLOOD DONATION YinxKe PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/230802-hawalli-governorate-aug-2-2023-kuwaiti-soldiers-participate-in-an-annual-blood-donation-campaign-in-hawalli-governorate-kuwait-aug-2-2023-kuwait-s-ministry-of-health-launched-its-annual-blood-donation-campaign-on-wednesday-marking-the-occasion-of-the-anniversary-of-iraq-s-invasion-to-kuwait-and-the-sacrifices-of-its-martyrs-photo-by-asadxinhua-kuwait-hawalli-governorate-blood-donation-yinxke-publicationxnotxinxchn-image565412464.html
RM2RRTNA8–230802 -- HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Aug. 2, 2023 -- Kuwaiti soldiers participate in an annual blood donation campaign in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Aug. 2, 2023. Kuwait s Ministry of Health launched its annual blood donation campaign on Wednesday, marking the occasion of the anniversary of Iraq s invasion to Kuwait and the sacrifices of its martyrs. Photo by Asad/Xinhua KUWAIT-HAWALLI GOVERNORATE-BLOOD DONATION YinxKe PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
An Egyptian soldier patrols the sand berm marking the border of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia with a rocket-propelled grenade February 8, 1991 in Ruqa, Saudi Arabia. Egyptian soldiers are part of the coalition of nations in Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-an-egyptian-soldier-patrols-the-sand-berm-marking-the-border-of-kuwait-137997337.html
RMJ0E909–An Egyptian soldier patrols the sand berm marking the border of Kuwait and Saudi Arabia with a rocket-propelled grenade February 8, 1991 in Ruqa, Saudi Arabia. Egyptian soldiers are part of the coalition of nations in Operation Desert Storm to liberate Kuwait from Iraqi occupation.
Following a briefing by top Pentagon officials, United States President George H.W. Bush delivers a speech to US Department of Defense employees during which he praised their efforts in support of the deployment of US forces to the Middle-East -- Operation Desert Shield, and condemned the government of Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on August 17, 1990. Mandatory Credit: Robert D. Ward/DoD via CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE - Photo: Robert D. Ward/Consolidated News Photos/Robert D. Ward - DoD via CNP | usage worldwide Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/following-a-briefing-by-top-pentagon-officials-united-states-president-george-hw-bush-delivers-a-speech-to-us-department-of-defense-employees-during-which-he-praised-their-efforts-in-support-of-the-deployment-of-us-forces-to-the-middle-east-operation-desert-shield-and-condemned-the-government-of-iraq-for-its-invasion-of-kuwait-at-the-pentagon-in-washington-dc-on-august-17-1990-mandatory-credit-robert-d-warddod-via-cnp-no-wire-service-photo-robert-d-wardconsolidated-news-photosrobert-d-ward-dod-via-cnp-usage-worldwide-image227101936.html
RMR5DARC–Following a briefing by top Pentagon officials, United States President George H.W. Bush delivers a speech to US Department of Defense employees during which he praised their efforts in support of the deployment of US forces to the Middle-East -- Operation Desert Shield, and condemned the government of Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on August 17, 1990. Mandatory Credit: Robert D. Ward/DoD via CNP - NO WIRE SERVICE - Photo: Robert D. Ward/Consolidated News Photos/Robert D. Ward - DoD via CNP | usage worldwide
Strategic Air Command's KC-135 tankers on the ramp at a Saudi airbase during the United Nations response to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/strategic-air-commands-kc-135-tankers-on-the-ramp-at-a-saudi-airbase-during-the-united-nations-response-to-the-invasion-of-kuwait-by-iraq-exact-date-shot-unknown-country-saudi-arabia-sau-image504326908.html
RM2M8E238–Strategic Air Command's KC-135 tankers on the ramp at a Saudi airbase during the United Nations response to the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. Exact Date Shot Unknown. Country: Saudi Arabia (SAU)
Iraqi president Saddam Hussein (r.) held talk with Austrian president Kurt Waldheim (l.) following his arrival in Baghdad on the 25th August 1990. Mr. Waldheim was the first Western head of state to visit Baghdad since the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. - 19900825 PD0006 - Rechteinfo: Rights Managed (RM) Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/iraqi-president-saddam-hussein-r-held-talk-with-austrian-president-kurt-waldheim-l-following-his-arrival-in-baghdad-on-the-25th-august-1990-mr-waldheim-was-the-first-western-head-of-state-to-visit-baghdad-since-the-invasion-of-kuwait-by-iraq-19900825-pd0006-rechteinfo-rights-managed-rm-image603048677.html
RM2X136MN–Iraqi president Saddam Hussein (r.) held talk with Austrian president Kurt Waldheim (l.) following his arrival in Baghdad on the 25th August 1990. Mr. Waldheim was the first Western head of state to visit Baghdad since the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq. - 19900825 PD0006 - Rechteinfo: Rights Managed (RM)
Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - Iraqi's of all classes go to the second hand public markets to find items and spare parts not found elsewhere due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/baghdad-iraq-october-1995-iraqis-of-all-classes-go-to-the-second-hand-public-markets-to-find-items-and-spare-parts-not-found-elsewhere-due-to-the-strict-un-sanctions-imposed-during-the-1990s-because-of-iraqs-invasion-of-kuwait-in-1990-image214226874.html
RMPCETFP–Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - Iraqi's of all classes go to the second hand public markets to find items and spare parts not found elsewhere due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
Melted oil storage tank and spill damage from the Gulf War in Kuwait 1990 Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/melted-oil-storage-tank-and-spill-damage-from-the-gulf-war-in-kuwait-1990-image229398166.html
RMR95YKJ–Melted oil storage tank and spill damage from the Gulf War in Kuwait 1990
Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - Iraqi's of all classes go to the second hand public markets to find items and spare parts not found elsewhere due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/baghdad-iraq-october-1995-iraqis-of-all-classes-go-to-the-second-hand-public-markets-to-find-items-and-spare-parts-not-found-elsewhere-due-to-the-strict-un-sanctions-imposed-during-the-1990s-because-of-iraqs-invasion-of-kuwait-in-1990-image214226630.html
RMPCET72–Baghdad, Iraq - October 1995 - Iraqi's of all classes go to the second hand public markets to find items and spare parts not found elsewhere due to the strict UN sanctions imposed during the 1990s because of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
Old Ships Port in Kuwait City, Kuwait Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-old-ships-port-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-75144194.html
RMEA7356–Old Ships Port in Kuwait City, Kuwait
25th February 1991 A U.S. Army M992 Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicle (FAASV) advances across the desert in southern Iraq during the ground war. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/25th-february-1991-a-us-army-m992-field-artillery-ammunition-supply-vehicle-faasv-advances-across-the-desert-in-southern-iraq-during-the-ground-war-image592956373.html
RM2WCKDW9–25th February 1991 A U.S. Army M992 Field Artillery Ammunition Supply Vehicle (FAASV) advances across the desert in southern Iraq during the ground war.
United States President George H.W. Bush poses for photos in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. after announcing the start of the air offensive to liberate Kuwait after it was overrun by Iraq on January 16, 1991. Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP /MediaPunch Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-united-states-president-george-hw-bush-poses-for-photos-in-the-oval-170580675.html
RMKWEHAY–United States President George H.W. Bush poses for photos in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C. after announcing the start of the air offensive to liberate Kuwait after it was overrun by Iraq on January 16, 1991. Credit: Ron Sachs / CNP /MediaPunch
Kuwait City, Kuwait. 28th Aug, 2019. Books seized by Iraqi side during its invasion of Kuwait in 1990 are seen in a truck at a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized by Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Credit: Asad/Xinhua Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kuwait-city-kuwait-28th-aug-2019-books-seized-by-iraqi-side-during-its-invasion-of-kuwait-in-1990-are-seen-in-a-truck-at-a-handover-ceremony-in-kuwait-city-kuwait-on-aug-28-2019-iraq-handed-over-on-wednesday-42000-books-to-kuwait-which-were-seized-by-iraqi-side-during-the-iraqi-invasion-of-kuwait-credit-asadxinhua-image265997508.html
RMWCN6F0–Kuwait City, Kuwait. 28th Aug, 2019. Books seized by Iraqi side during its invasion of Kuwait in 1990 are seen in a truck at a handover ceremony in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Aug. 28, 2019. Iraq handed over on Wednesday 42,000 books to Kuwait which were seized by Iraqi side during the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. Credit: Asad/Xinhua
Washington, District of Columbia, USA. 16th Jan, 1991. United States President George H.W. Bush poses for photos in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC after announcing the start of the air offensive to liberate Kuwait after it was overrun by Iraq on January 16, 1991.Credit: Ron Sachs/CNP Credit: Ron Sachs/CNP/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-washington-district-of-columbia-usa-16th-jan-1991-united-states-president-170492925.html
RMKWAHD1–Washington, District of Columbia, USA. 16th Jan, 1991. United States President George H.W. Bush poses for photos in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC after announcing the start of the air offensive to liberate Kuwait after it was overrun by Iraq on January 16, 1991.Credit: Ron Sachs/CNP Credit: Ron Sachs/CNP/ZUMA Wire/Alamy Live News
TV screen shot of Sadfam Hussein immediately after he had been captured by American forces. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-tv-screen-shot-of-sadfam-hussein-immediately-after-he-had-been-captured-12533044.html
RMAA6RBH–TV screen shot of Sadfam Hussein immediately after he had been captured by American forces.
The Amir of Kuwait Sheik Jabir Al-Sabah stands next to President George H.W. Bush as they take questions from reporters on the South Lawn driveway after their meeting earlier in the Oval Office of the White House Washington DC. September 28, 1990. Photo by Mark Reinstein Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-the-amir-of-kuwait-sheik-jabir-al-sabah-stands-next-to-president-george-139107003.html
RMJ28TB7–The Amir of Kuwait Sheik Jabir Al-Sabah stands next to President George H.W. Bush as they take questions from reporters on the South Lawn driveway after their meeting earlier in the Oval Office of the White House Washington DC. September 28, 1990. Photo by Mark Reinstein
Burning oil well in field coated in spilled oil in aftermath of Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War following the Iraq invasion of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/burning-oil-well-in-field-coated-in-spilled-oil-in-aftermath-of-operation-image159677102.html
RFK7NWNJ–Burning oil well in field coated in spilled oil in aftermath of Operation Desert Storm, Persian Gulf War following the Iraq invasion of Kuwait.
Front Page of the French publication 'France-Soir' reporting on the Gulf War 31st January, 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/front-page-of-the-french-publication-france-soir-reporting-on-the-gulf-war-31st-january-1991-the-gulf-war-2-august-1990-28-february-1991-codenamed-operation-desert-shield-and-operation-desert-storm-was-a-war-waged-by-coalition-forces-from-35-nations-led-by-the-united-states-against-iraq-in-response-to-iraqs-invasion-and-annexation-of-kuwait-image235034221.html
RMRJAMF9–Front Page of the French publication 'France-Soir' reporting on the Gulf War 31st January, 1991. The Gulf War (2 August 1990 - 28 February 1991), codenamed Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm, was a war waged by coalition forces from 35 nations led by the United States against Iraq in response to Iraq's invasion and annexation of Kuwait.
Kuwaiti military veterans discuss the battle between Kuwait and Iraq forces during the 1990 invasion of Kuwait with counterparts from the U.S. Army’s 34th Red Bull Infantry Division at the Kuwait Land Force’s 35th Armored Brigade compound, Feb. 20, 2019. The Red Bulls partnered with their Kuwaiti hosts to learn about the history of Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait and the national and international response that liberated the nation. The Soldiers, currently deployed to the region as Task Force Spartan, also visited the Al Qurain Marytr Museum to discover one story of a battle between local Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/kuwaiti-military-veterans-discuss-the-battle-between-kuwait-and-iraq-forces-during-the-1990-invasion-of-kuwait-with-counterparts-from-the-us-armys-34th-red-bull-infantry-division-at-the-kuwait-land-forces-35th-armored-brigade-compound-feb-20-2019-the-red-bulls-partnered-with-their-kuwaiti-hosts-to-learn-about-the-history-of-saddam-husseins-invasion-of-kuwait-and-the-national-and-international-response-that-liberated-the-nation-the-soldiers-currently-deployed-to-the-region-as-task-force-spartan-also-visited-the-al-qurain-marytr-museum-to-discover-one-story-of-a-battle-between-local-image243508464.html
RMT44NET–Kuwaiti military veterans discuss the battle between Kuwait and Iraq forces during the 1990 invasion of Kuwait with counterparts from the U.S. Army’s 34th Red Bull Infantry Division at the Kuwait Land Force’s 35th Armored Brigade compound, Feb. 20, 2019. The Red Bulls partnered with their Kuwaiti hosts to learn about the history of Saddam Hussein’s invasion of Kuwait and the national and international response that liberated the nation. The Soldiers, currently deployed to the region as Task Force Spartan, also visited the Al Qurain Marytr Museum to discover one story of a battle between local
Royal Air Force Harrier pilots Flt Lt Paul Francis (L), Flt Lt Dominic Hurley (2L), Ian Townsend (3L), Flt Lt Mike Rutland (2R) and Flt Lt Tony Hanlon (R), relax outside accommodation on their base in Kuwait. * The pilots are having a rest day from patrolling the no fly zone in southern Iraq. Iraq went onto a war footing just hours before U.S. President George W. Bush was to hold an emergency summit with close allies Britain and Spain that could start the clock for an invasion. Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo-royal-air-force-harrier-pilots-flt-lt-paul-francis-l-flt-lt-dominic-107133244.html
RMG689F8–Royal Air Force Harrier pilots Flt Lt Paul Francis (L), Flt Lt Dominic Hurley (2L), Ian Townsend (3L), Flt Lt Mike Rutland (2R) and Flt Lt Tony Hanlon (R), relax outside accommodation on their base in Kuwait. * The pilots are having a rest day from patrolling the no fly zone in southern Iraq. Iraq went onto a war footing just hours before U.S. President George W. Bush was to hold an emergency summit with close allies Britain and Spain that could start the clock for an invasion.
230802 -- HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Aug. 2, 2023 -- People participate in an annual blood donation campaign in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Aug. 2, 2023. Kuwait s Ministry of Health launched its annual blood donation campaign on Wednesday, marking the occasion of the anniversary of Iraq s invasion to Kuwait and the sacrifices of its martyrs. Photo by Asad/Xinhua KUWAIT-HAWALLI GOVERNORATE-BLOOD DONATION YinxKe PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN Stock Photohttps://www.alamy.com/licenses-and-pricing/?v=1https://www.alamy.com/230802-hawalli-governorate-aug-2-2023-people-participate-in-an-annual-blood-donation-campaign-in-hawalli-governorate-kuwait-aug-2-2023-kuwait-s-ministry-of-health-launched-its-annual-blood-donation-campaign-on-wednesday-marking-the-occasion-of-the-anniversary-of-iraq-s-invasion-to-kuwait-and-the-sacrifices-of-its-martyrs-photo-by-asadxinhua-kuwait-hawalli-governorate-blood-donation-yinxke-publicationxnotxinxchn-image565412453.html
RM2RRTN9W–230802 -- HAWALLI GOVERNORATE, Aug. 2, 2023 -- People participate in an annual blood donation campaign in Hawalli Governorate, Kuwait, Aug. 2, 2023. Kuwait s Ministry of Health launched its annual blood donation campaign on Wednesday, marking the occasion of the anniversary of Iraq s invasion to Kuwait and the sacrifices of its martyrs. Photo by Asad/Xinhua KUWAIT-HAWALLI GOVERNORATE-BLOOD DONATION YinxKe PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxCHN
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