Iraq

Egypt organized an Arab League with Syria, Saudi, Iraq, Transjordan, Lebanon, Yemen, & itself as members. Primary objective was to foster unity & cooperation among Arab peoples. Activities were largely social, cultural, & economic. Political activity was very limited.

Egypt, Transjordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq invade Israel.

Start of Iran-Iraq War

Iraq invades Kuwait

The Anglo-American coalition launches war against Iraq

Saddam Hussein was hanged