PODCAST: explore Operation Desert Storm, a pivotal military conflict in the Middle East that redefined modern warfare. It explains how Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait, driven by Saddam Hussein’s dire financial situation after the Iran-Iraq War, triggered an international response. The narrative outlines the formation of a U.S.-led coalition, the strategic deployment of forces in Operation Desert Shield, and the subsequent, highly effective air campaign that paved the way for a rapid ground offensive. The text highlights the technological superiority and flanking maneuvers employed by coalition forces, leading to a decisive victory within 100 hours, despite the controversial “Highway of Death” incident, ultimately establishing the United States as the sole global superpower.