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Baghded Pact
Iraq, Turkey, Britain, Pakistan, and Iran signed a treaty pledging economic and military cooperation. This agreement was technically called the Central Treaty Organization (CENTO), but became more popularly known as the “Baghdad Pact”. -
Withdraw from Baghdad Pact
Iraqi leader Abd-al-Karim announced that his country was withdrawing from the Baghdad Pact. -
recognition of Ba’athist government
The United States granted official recognition to the new Ba’athist government of Iraq. Quasim killed in military coup; Iraq renounces claim of Kuwait. -
“friendship and cooperation.”
Iraq and the Soviet Union signed a 15-year treaty of “friendship and cooperation.” -
Rise of General Saddam Hussain
Iraqi President Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr resigns, allegedly due to ill health, and names General Saddam Hussein as his successor. -
40-month old war
The 40-month old war between Iran and Iraq escalated when Iran launched a major offensive; 500,000 troops engaged in battle. -
Beginning of the Gulf War
The Gulf War starts when the coalition forces begin aerial bombing of Iraq, “Operation Desert Storm”. -
Iraqi National Assembly
In a decree signed by Saddam Hussein , the Iraqi National Assembly officially acknowledged Kuwait’s sovereignty. -
Bombing Campaign
After UN staff are evacuated from Baghdad, the US and UK launch a bombing campaign, “Operation Desert Fox”, to destroy Iraq’s nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programs.