Arab forces most likely fought with the united states in the gulf war because
a. they wanted greater us influence in the gulf.
b. they had a longstanding alliance with the united states
c. they hoped to invade iraq for its oil supplies.
d. they wanted to protect their own resources.

The right answer is D.they wanted to protect their own resources.

The Arab forces had a strong tradition to not call non-muslins countries to fight in their side. But in this particular war, after a declined attempt of mediation between Iraq and Kuwait, the Saudi Arab leaders were fearing in Iraqi invasion. They contacted their religious leader and received an authorization to invite others nations to protect the kingdom and its resources. The US sent hundreds of thousands of soldiers and an international coalition of over more than 30 countries fought the Gulf war, defeating the Iraqi within six weeks.

d.he wanted to send diplomats to communist countries.