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Baghdad is the capital city of Iraq, serving as the central location for government administration [1], diplomatic relations [2], [3], and military operations [4] within the country.

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The Persian Gulf TV War by Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla ... pages.gseis.ucla.edu Douglas Kellner · UCLA 2 facts

quotePatrick Tyler reported in the Washington Post: "Saddam called in the ranking U.S. diplomat in Baghdad, and told him categorically that Kuwait now belongs to Iraq and there was no going back, according to Administration officials. 'It's a done deal,' one U.S. official said, characterizing Saddam's message. Another official said Saddam appended a specific warning that if Saudi Arabia shuts down the Iraqi crude oil pipelines that cross the Saudi desert to the Red Sea, Iraq will attack the kingdom. The warning further stated that if American forces intervene in the region, Iraq will 'embarrass' the United States, the official said."

claimIn October 1989, nine months before Iraq invaded Kuwait, George Bush signed a top-secret directive ordering closer ties with Baghdad and authorizing $1 billion in loan guarantees to finance Iraq's purchase of U.S. agricultural products.

We Bombed the Wrong Target Iran's Proxy Network Strategy irregularwarfare.org Irregular Warfare Initiative 1 fact

claimKataib Hezbollah attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq would pressure the government of Baghdad to demand U.S. withdrawal, which would constitute a political victory for Iran.