Countries that have been removed Iraq (1979–1982, 1990–2004) Iraq was added to the list on December 29, 1979, but was removed in February 1982 to allow US aid to Iraq while it was fighting Iran in the Iran–Iraq War.Confrontation in the Gulf; U.S. Aid Helped Hussein's Climb; Now, Critics Say, the Bill Is Due The New York Times, Aug 13, 1990.R. Gregory Nokes, "U.S. Adds Cuba, Drops Iraq from Terrorism List," Associated Press. February 26, 1982. It was re-added on September 13, 1990, following its Invasion of Kuwait.
Countries that have been removed Iraq (1979–1982, 1990–2004) Iraq was added to the list on December 29, 1979, but was removed in February 1982 to allow US aid to Iraq while it was fighting Iran in the Iran–Iraq War.Confrontation in the Gulf; U.S. Aid Helped Hussein's Climb; Now, Critic,s Say the Bill Is Due The New York Times, Aug 13, 1990.R. Gregory Nokes, "U.S. Adds Cuba, Drops Iraq from Terrorism List," Associated Press. February 26, 1982. It was re-added on September 13, 1990, following its Invasion of Kuwait.