The major outcome of the Persian Gulf War, which took place from 1990 to 1991, was the successful liberation of Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. Following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in August 1990, a coalition of forces led by the United States intervened, aiming to restore Kuwaiti sovereignty. The war concluded with Operation Desert Storm, which rapidly expelled Iraqi forces. However, the war also set the stage for a long-term U.S. military presence in the region, heightened tensions with Iraq, and contributed to subsequent conflicts, including the Iraq War in 2003. The war underscored the importance of international coalitions in addressing aggression.