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Iraq was invaded as the part of geopolitical project "spread of democracy" that suppose to insure US dominance in the region and the world by destroying independent centers of power.
There were so many other dubious reasons called over the time like "Weapons of Mass Destruction", "Oil", "Freedom of Iraqi people", "Fight against terrorism" only to confuse public opinion and hide the main goal.
AnswerWe had to deal with all the weapons of mass destruction that Saddam was making and stockpiling, or selling to other nations.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoANSWER
Iraq was invaded as the part of geopolitical project "spread of democracy" that suppose to insure US dominance in the region and the world by destroying independent centers of power.
There were so many other dubious reasons called over the time like "Weapons of Mass Destruction", "Oil", "Freedom of Iraqi people", "Fight against terrorism" etc, only to confuse public opinion and hide the main goal.
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It was an attempt by the coalition forces to provide a buffer betwween the weaponry, money and mujahideen flowing from Saudi Arabia to Afghanistan. Although the king of Saudi Arabia is very friendly with us, not all of the 1000+ princes are, and due to the complex political situation, it was difficult and dangerous for him too shut the princes supporting taliban and al qaeda forces down. The invasion of Iraq, combined with the fact that we had troops stationed in Yemen, Oman, The United Arab Emirates and Qatar, gave him an excuse to shut many of these princes down, without seeming like he was doing it too support the U.S., and making more enemies. Imagine the most complex, and convoluted political system there can be, filled with back-stabbers, and twisted sycophants. That is Saudi Arabia's political system, and even a king must tread carefully there.
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∙ 11y agobecause of oil.
Iraq had invaded Kuwait, an oil producing nation. It was against US interests to allow Iraq to invade another oil producing nation. Further, Kuwait has a significant border with Saudi Arabia, a relatively US friendly nation.
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∙ 12y agoIraq invaded Kuwait bacuse of the oil.
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∙ 11y agooil and mineral wealth
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Why did the US lead a coalition to invade Iraq in 1991?
Iraq had invaded Kuwait.
Why did Iraq invade Turkey before the Persian Gulf War?
Iraq did not invade Turkey. Iraq invaded Kuwait which caused the Gulf War.
Which country did Iraq invade in 1990 leading to the outbreak of the Persian?
Kuwait
What country did Iraq invade in 1990 based on claims of disputed oil?
Kuwait
What country did Iraq invade in 1990 claiming it as its 19 province?
Kuwait, to Iraq's southwest, was conquered by Iraq in 1990. It was considered the 19th province of Iraq since during the Ottoman Period, Kuwait was part of the Mesopotamian region dominated by Iraq. However, the separation of Kuwait by the British early on made it independent to all but the Iraqis.
What year did Iraq invade Kuwait?
Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1991
What tiny country did Iraq invade?
Kuwait.
Who did Iraq invade in 1990?
Iraq invaded Kuwait and Suadi Arabi
Why did the US lead a coalition to invade Iraq in 1991?
Iraq had invaded Kuwait.
Why did Iraq invade Turkey before the Persian Gulf War?
Iraq did not invade Turkey. Iraq invaded Kuwait which caused the Gulf War.
What small oil producing country did Iraq invade?
Kuwait.
Why did the United States lead a coalition to invade Iraq in 1991?
Answer this question…Iraq had invaded Kuwait.
Which country did Iraq invade in 1990 leading to the outbreak of the Persian?
Kuwait
What country did Iraq invade in 1990 based on claims of disputed oil?
Kuwait
What country did iraq invade in 1990 which started the persian gulf warthe?
That was Kuwait.
How did George Bush influence the decision to invade Iraq before during and after the invasion?
kuwait
What country did Iraq invade in 1990 claiming it as its 19 province?
Kuwait, to Iraq's southwest, was conquered by Iraq in 1990. It was considered the 19th province of Iraq since during the Ottoman Period, Kuwait was part of the Mesopotamian region dominated by Iraq. However, the separation of Kuwait by the British early on made it independent to all but the Iraqis.
