The document summarizes that the 1991 Gulf War in Iraq cost $40 billion total, with 75% paid by Kuwait and Saudi Arabia from increased oil profits. The war caused oil prices to rise from $15 to $42 per barrel, generating $60 billion in extra profits - half to oil companies and half to Arab governments. Most major oil companies are American-owned, so the US government and private companies profited over $20 billion. The document argues the real motivation for the war was economic gain from higher oil prices and profits, not humanitarian or freedom reasons as publicly claimed.

1. Why to start a war? Back-stage of the American attack on Iraq in 1991 Source of information: University of Milan

6. Who owns oil companies? In the Middle East, oil drawing and trade is totally controlled by the 7 Sisters (Shell, Tamoil, Esso…), all Americans, 5 owned directly by USA Government. 30 Billions $ About 21 Billions $ to USA Government About 9 Billions $ to private Americans

7. Let’s count… 9 Billions $ profits Now it is clear… USA gained 20 $ Billions from the War! To liberate Kuwait? They just wanted to get money! 11Billions $ profits 21 Billions $ 10 Billions $ USA Government 9 Billions $ 30 Billions $ Profits from oil price increase 0 USA privates 0 30 Billions $ Arabian countries Results War costs

15. Last remarks Moreover, in the last 3 months, in Venezuela, the social revolution has broken out due to miserable life conditions of the people, controlled by the American oil multinationals Venezuela is the biggest United States oil supplier To find alternatives to Venezuela and Saudi Arabia is the main goal of Bush.