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What was the US's initial reaction to Saddam's invasion of Kuwait?

Military intervention against Iraq

Imposing an economic embargo and sanctions

The U.S. initially reacted to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990 by imposing economic embargoes and sanctions. This approach was designed to apply pressure on Iraq to withdraw its troops from Kuwait without immediately resorting to military action. The U.S. sought to build an international coalition that would collectively sanction Iraq for its aggression, making it clear that the invasion was unacceptable on the global stage. This response allowed for the possibility of a diplomatic resolution while also signaling that military intervention could follow if sanctions failed to compel Iraq to retreat. This strategy worked to garner international support and set the stage for future military action, culminating in the Gulf War.

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Negotiating a peace agreement directly with Iraq

Offering military support to Iraq

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