Which of the following principles guided the US decision to halt attacking Iraqi soldiers in 1991?

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The principle of proportionality states that the ends sought in a war should be proportional to the means used. In the case of the Gulf War, the goal was to remove Iraq from Kuwait, and once that objective was achieved, the US made the decision to halt attacking Iraqi soldiers, rather than pursuing further military action that may not have been proportional to the goal.

Which of the Following Principles Guided the US Decision to Halt