RE: Stilton
Spanish American war - Hostilities initiated by cuban revolutionaries.
Actions in the Phillipines - Hostilities initiated by Filipino revolutionaries.
Korea - North Korean People's Army initiates hostilities with a surprise invasion of the Republic of Korea.
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh declared independance of Vietnam, then a French territory, later leading to hostilities when negotiations break down.
Iran - (ca. 1941) Pre-Shah government strong axis ally, invaded accordingly. (ca. 1953) western countries back coup d'etat staged by General Fazlollah Zahedi(sp?).
Grenada - General Hudson Austin launches coup, killing prime minister Maurice Bishop, giving the US a valid legal pretext for military engagement.
Iraq - hostilities initiated by Iraq by surprise invasion of Kuwait.
Afghanistan - Open government support of terrorist organizations gives US valid legal pretext for military actions.
Irrelevant. See second requirement in the definition of war of aggression.
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