In 1990, at the beginning of the Gulf War, Qatar was among the Arab countries to condemn Iraq's occupation of Kuwait. It also pledged military support to Kuwait. Qatari soldiers participated in the Battle of Khafji, the first major ground engagement in the Gulf War.
In 1990, .at th.e beginning of the Gulf War, Qatar was among: the Arab countries to condemn Iraq's occupation of Kuwait. It also pledged military support to Kuwait. Qatari soldiers p?articipated in the Battle of Khafji, the first major ground engagement in the Gulf War.