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There are several reasons why the US ended up in Iraq. One of the reasons was a suspicion that there were weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

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The Soviet's were supporting a communist regime that headed the Afganistan Government during the time of the Soviet invasion in 1979.

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Q: What caused america to be in war in iraq?
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Iraq did not invade Turkey. Iraq invaded Kuwait which caused the Gulf War.


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Terrorists (criminals).


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America's not at war with Iraq. America's trying to restore law, order, and stability in Iraq. America's longest war was against the American Indian (native Americans) from approximately 1620 (when the Pilgrims landed) until the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890. America was at war with the country of North Vietnam during the Vietnam War. From approximately 1955 until North Vietnam won the war in 1975.


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The Iraq War. Also known as the Iraqi War.Hope that helps! :)