The Persian Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm or the First Gulf War, began in 1991 after President Saddam Hussein of Iraq ordered the invasion and occupation of neighboring Kuwait in early August 1990.
Saddam Hussein was the President of Iraq during the Gulf War in 1991. He had been in power since 1979 and his invasion of Kuwait in 1990 led to the Gulf War, which ended with Iraq's defeat and the withdrawal of Iraqi forces from Kuwait.
The President of Iraq during the Gulf War in 1991 was Saddam Hussein. He had been in power since 1979 and was known for his aggressive foreign policies and human rights abuses. However, his invasion of Kuwait in 1990 ultimately led to his downfall.
DURING THE GULF WAR IN 1991 THE PRESIDENT OF IRAQ WAS SADDAM HUSSEIN. SADDAM HUSSEIN HAD BEEN IN POWER SINCE 1979 AND WAS THE LEADER OF THE BA'ATH PARTY IN IRAQ.
