Question

What were the two types of coalition members in the Persian Gulf War? Why were they coalition members?

Answer 1

Answer:

Oil exporting and oil importing countries

Explanation:

The Persian Gulf war was fought between 2 August 1990-28 February 1991. The war was fought between United States with its coalition of 35 countries and Iraq. The war is also known as First gulf war, Iraq war, Kuwait war.

The war was fought between the oil exporting and importing countries. The countries that exposed oil wanted their oil reserves intact whereas countries like the United States wanted their supply of oil unaffected.