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Gulf War’s Continuation
- The Gulf War didn't truly end after Saddam's retreat from Kuwait.
- The US continued fighting Saddam through bombings, coup backing, and terrorism.
Chalabi's Financial Scandal
- Ahmed Chalabi, an Iraqi exile and conman, fled Jordan after contributing to a financial crisis.
- He had refused to comply with the central bank's demand to deposit a portion of his bank's foreign money.
Saddam's Desperation and Kuwait's Appeal
- Saddam, facing debt and low oil prices, eyed Kuwait's resources.
- Kuwait, despite its negative human rights record and authoritarian rule, became a target due to its oil wealth.