In 1991, one of the most serious oil spills in history brought considerable damage to wildlife in the Middle East region. What caused the oil spill?
Answer Iraqi forces deliberately released crude oil from several tankers
In an effort to prevent the landing of American forces during the Persian Gulf War, the Iraqi military opened valves at an offshore terminal causing millions of gallons of oil to flow from several tankers.
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