Aug. 11 United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq. They're still in force today.
U.S.-led coalition launches air war against Iraq.
Allied troops take control of Kuwait. Feb. 28 Cease-fire announced. March 2 Shiite Muslims in southern Iraq and Kurds in the north rebel, and Iraqi army crushes both revolts. United States and some allies begin air patrols. June 27 U.S. warships fire 24 cruise missiles at intelligence headquarters in Baghdad in retaliation for plot to assassinate former President Bush.