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The United States didn't want to invade Iraq for their oil. (that was the earlier answer) The reason why the United States interfered was this: Kuwait and Iraq share oil fields, and every so often, each country is allowed to take a certain amount of oil from the fields. Then, Saddam Hussein decided that he wanted more than his fair share of oil. He wanted all of it. So he blamed Kuwait for taking more oil than allowed, to start a conflict that he might win. The United States thought that this wasn't a good idea, and they decided to invade Iraq to help Kuwait. (the answer to the question) The United States fought on Kuwait's side until Iraq and Saddam Hussein realized that they couldn't win. The Saddam Hussein did something so incredibly stupid. He burned all of the oil! Hussein was acting like a big baby, saying "If I can't have it, no one can!" The United States still won, but the disappointing part was that Hussein remained in power. When the troops returned, the American citizens provided overwhelming support for them.
I hope you meant the first invasion, and I !!
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Was the 2003 US invasion of Iraq justified?
It was for control.
When did the Iraq Invasion end?
The last US troops withdrew from Iraq on December 16, 2011.
What was the goal of the us?
To win a democracy for Iraq and Iran
When did the US envade Iraq?
The invasion kicked off in March of 2003.
Why was the US Iraq invasion so controversial in the US?
The controversy mostly revolved around the question of whether or not the facts implicated in the Invasion of Iraq were accurate, e.g. whether or not Saddam Hussein was developing Weapons of Mass Destruction.
After the first Gulf War how did the Sanctions and weapons inspections1991-2002 set the stage for the current US invasion of Iraq?
INSPECTIONS allowed the US to determine WHAT was in Iraq.
What happened as a result of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003?
The United States removed Iraq's oppressive dictator.
Who was the president of Iraq that was initially supported by the US until his invasion of Kuwait in 1990?
The Iraq president of that time was Sollaam Kusseon. M
What was an outcome of the US invasion of Iraq in 2003?
The United States eliminated Iraq's dictator but created resentment among many Muslims.
What was US's name for the conflict that resulted from the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq?
Operation Desert Storm
How many us soldiers died in the invasion of Iraq-most recent?
345678932134 died
What resulted from the us and british invasion of Iraq in 2003?
saddam hussein was removed from power.
