It is important to remember that not all Muslims or Iraqi people support Saddam Hussein. There are many Muslims in the UK who disagree with his regime, including many Iraqis living here in exile. The central region between the Rivers Tigris and Euphrates is the main agricultural region and contains most of the population. In the mountainous North there are rich oil deposits. British rule Iraq.
British administrators decide borders of Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries.
Kuwait gains independence. Saddam Hussein takes power in Iraq. Russia and France provide weapons to Iraq. Britain provides equipment and training. Saddam invades Kuwait and UN imposes economic sanctions.