Why did saudi arabia fear an iraqi invasion? a) iraq invaded nearby kuwait for its oil. b) iran and iraq were at war near the saudi border. c) iraq attacked ships in saudi arabian waters. d) saudi arabia was kuwait’s closest ally.

Explanation:

Saddam Hussein, leader of Iraq, sent his troops to take over Kuwait on August 2, 1990.  That same day, his actions were denounced unanimously by the United Nations Security Council, demanding that Hussein's forces retreat from Kuwait.   On August 9, the United States sent forces to the Persian Gulf to begin a defense of Kuwait, called Operation Desert Shield.  Saudi Arabia, as a US ally, was also concerned about protection from Iraqi aggression.

By November, the UN Security Council resolved to use force against Iraq unless they withdrew from Kuwait by January 1, 1991.  Since that did not happen, Operation Desert Storm commenced on January 16, 1991.  The   international military effort included forces from 32 nations.