Saddam Hussein Survived His Defeat in the Gulf War for What

Multiple Choice

Saddam Hussein survived his defeat in the Gulf War for what reason?

A) The victors feared a totally destroyed Iraq would tilt the Middle East balance of power toward Israel.
B) The victors, including the United States, lacked the military resources to drive Hussein from power.
C) The victors feared that his death or removal might cause a breakup of the country that would ultimately benefit Iran.