Arab forces most likely fought with the United States in the Gulf War because they wanted greater US influence in the Gulf. they had a longstanding alliance with the United States they hoped to invade Iraq for its oil supplies. they wanted to protect their own resources.

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Eli Lara

11 September, 19:01

Arab forces most likely fought with the United States in the Gulf War because they wanted greater US influence in the Gulf. they had a longstanding alliance with the United States they hoped to invade Iraq for its oil supplies. they wanted to protect their own resources.

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Christina Singleton · Answer 1

They wanted to protect their own resources.

Explanation:

Gulf war involved an armed conflict between Iraq and a coalition of 39 nations including the United States. 28 nations also contributed troops for the fight.

It was triggered by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on August 2, 1990 in order to acquire its oil reserves. The United Nations Security Council told Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait. They disobeyed and the council imposed a worldwide ban on trade with Iraq after which the war started with an air strike from the United States.

Karla Mckenzie · Answer 2

They wanted to protect there own resources.

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