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Prior to the Iraq War, no. Saddam Hussein was an ardent Nationalist Secularist and opposed the Internationalist Islamist agenda of Al-Qaeda. Both are notably violent philosophies and both are in the Islamic World, but that is where the similarity ends. Both people/organizations had a fundamentally different view of the world and therefore were not aligned.
When the Iraq War started, the Iraqi Republican Guard and the remainder of the armed forces were drawn away from the border to deal with the US-led invasion force. This allowed al-Qaeda militants to more easily penetrate the borders of the country. From 2003-2006, remnants of the former Iraqi military (after the US-led Coalition conquered Baghdad) and al-Qaeda militants began to form an uneasy alliance against the foreigners. This alliance broke down as more and more former Iraqi soldiers were able to integrate into the new Iraqi Government or get jobs outside of the military.
By 2007, domestic Iraqi al-Qaeda cells had formed in most Sunni-dominated Iraqi provinces (since al-Qaeda is a Sunni-leaning organization). The new Iraqi Government aligned itself with the US coalition, the Kurdish Peshmerga military, and the local Sunni Sheikh Awakening Councils in a push to eliminate al-Qaeda in Iraq. Success was made on this front, especially in light of the US "Surge" and by 2010, Iraq was relatively safe from al-Qaeda. However, the US withdrawal in 2011 and the increasing factionalism between the Shiite-led Iraqi Government and Sunni-led Awakening Councils has led to al-Qaeda becoming more prevalent in Iraq.
What else can I help you with?
When was Al-Qaeda in Iraq created?
Al-Qaeda in Iraq was created in 2003.
Who caused 911 afghanistan or Iraq?
Neither. Al-Qaeda caused 9-11, but Al-Qaeda was operating out of Afghanistan. Iraq had nothing to do with 9-11.
What nation was Al-Qaeda training in?
Afghanistan. Any claims that they trained in Iraq is a lie. Iraq is a Sunni country, and Al-Qaeda is made up of Shi'a radicalists
How are the war in Iraq and Al-Qaeda related?
The war in Iraq and Al-Qaeda are related primarily through the perceptions and realities of security and terrorism in the region. Following the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, the chaos and power vacuum created an environment conducive to the rise of extremist groups, including Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), which later evolved into ISIS. Al-Qaeda initially opposed the U.S. presence in Iraq, but the conflict provided them with opportunities to recruit and radicalize individuals disillusioned by the war. Thus, the Iraq war inadvertently facilitated the growth of Al-Qaeda's influence and operations in the region.
Is Al Qaeda a person?
Al-qaeda is a militant terrorist group.
When was Al-Qaeda in Iraq created?
Al-Qaeda in Iraq was created in 2003.
How long has there been violence between Iraq and al-Qaeda?
The question as posed is awkward. There is no violence between Iraq and al-Qaeda, rather there is violence perpetrated by al-Qaeda in Iraq and countered by the Iraqi Army, the Peshmerga, other militias, and, formerly, the US-led coalition. Al-Qaeda violence started when al-Qaeda members poured into Iraq midway through 2003. It has not ceased.
What are the Al-Qaeda?
terrorist group in Iraq
What are al-qaeda?
terrorist group in Iraq
Who is the leader of Al-Qaeda?
Ayman al-Zawahiri is al-Qaeda's Deputy Operations Chief, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was the senior leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq,
Who caused 911 afghanistan or Iraq?
Neither. Al-Qaeda caused 9-11, but Al-Qaeda was operating out of Afghanistan. Iraq had nothing to do with 9-11.
How were Al-Qaeda members positively identified in Iraq?
AL-Qaeda members in Iraq can be identified by their Sunni version of Islam. Sunni mosques will have terrorist Al-Qaeda members. Another way to find them is if they are from outside of Iraq, as Iraq's main population are Shiite Muslims. Also, as a point of information, the former dictator of Iraq was a Sunni Muslim.
What nation was Al-Qaeda training in?
Afghanistan. Any claims that they trained in Iraq is a lie. Iraq is a Sunni country, and Al-Qaeda is made up of Shi'a radicalists
Who is the leader of the Al-qaeda?
Ayman al-Zawahiri is al-Qaeda's Deputy Operations Chief, Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was the senior leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq,
How are the war in Iraq and Al-Qaeda related?
The war in Iraq and Al-Qaeda are related primarily through the perceptions and realities of security and terrorism in the region. Following the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, the chaos and power vacuum created an environment conducive to the rise of extremist groups, including Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI), which later evolved into ISIS. Al-Qaeda initially opposed the U.S. presence in Iraq, but the conflict provided them with opportunities to recruit and radicalize individuals disillusioned by the war. Thus, the Iraq war inadvertently facilitated the growth of Al-Qaeda's influence and operations in the region.
Did al Qaeda reside in Iraq before the US invaded in 2003?
No. While there may have been al-Qaeda cells in Iraq, as there were in a number of countries (including Western countries), they were not common, plentiful, or sanctioned by the government prior to the US invasion.
How long has Isis been around?
Islamic State is the successor organization to al-Qaeda Iraq when that organization split off from al-Qaeda and decided to create a paramilitary state in northeastern Syria in 2013 and then allied with the former Baathists in Iraq to conquer a large swath of the Iraqi northwest in 2014. Al-Qaeda Iraq was founded in 1999 and became infamous for terrorist attacks in Iraq in 2003.
