To secure economic stability in the Middle East - which is a polite way of saying keep the oil in friendly hands (since it is there only, truly viable, export). I do not say this to be controversial it is simply a statement of fact.
2004
The US argued that it believed that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction that they were not letting UN inspectors view. To prevent Iraq from using those weapons, an invasion was necessary.Whether or not that was the actual reason for the invasion is subject to controversy.
The Iraq War.
1. Operation Desert Storm (Removing Iraq from Kuwait) occurred in January-February 1991 (lasted about 45 days). 2. Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) occurred in October 2001; a result of 9/11. 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) occurred in 2003; removing Hussain from power.
The last US troops withdrew from Iraq on December 16, 2011.
Technically, because Congress never approved of it, Iraq is labeled an Invasion.
Oil production in Iraq dropped
Oil production in Iraq dropped
2004
A recorded conversation between Iraq's generals the day before the invasion. (APEX;)
The US argued that it believed that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction that they were not letting UN inspectors view. To prevent Iraq from using those weapons, an invasion was necessary.Whether or not that was the actual reason for the invasion is subject to controversy.
The Iraq War.
1. Operation Desert Storm (Removing Iraq from Kuwait) occurred in January-February 1991 (lasted about 45 days). 2. Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) occurred in October 2001; a result of 9/11. 3. Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) occurred in 2003; removing Hussain from power.
The last US troops withdrew from Iraq on December 16, 2011.
It started on March 18, 2003.
YES:)
It was for control.