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by IG_Semmelweiss 164 days ago
The difference between casus belly and a state of war is: Casus Belli is a 1-time event, whereas State of War means ongoing action that is bellicose in nature.

So i chose my words wrong.

I'd argue that a state of war already existed, well before the events in the gulf. It just didn't involve formal military movements.