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Because Iraq invaded Kuwait and Kuwait is an ally of the US. Iraq's invasion also was a major threat to Saudi Arabia and under no condition could the Western world allow such a concentration of the world oil reserves to be controlled by Saddam Hussein.
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Did Iraq go to war with the United States?
Iraq did not go to war with the US. Iraq did invade Kuwait in 1991, and there was a UN response of which the US was the leading contributor. Then the US went back to Iraq again, in 2002, because of concern about noncompliance with UN security council resolutions and weapons inspections. Iraq never declared war on the US, although it is possible to argue that their actions were provocative.
When did the US go to war with Iraq?
The US has launched wars against Iraq on two distinct occasions. The US joined the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991 on January 17, 1991 with bombing raids on Iraqi positions along the Iraqi-Saudi border. The US joined the Iraq War of 2003-2011 on March 20, 2003 when US soldiers landed in Iraq and began a northwestward march.
What year did the US go to war in Iraq?
We went to war in Iraq in 2002.
When did Iraq Iran Kuwait go to war?
in 1991 during the first gulf war.
Why did Iraq go to war with the US?
Operation Desert Storm in 1991 was to remove Iraq from Kuwait (accomplished) Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 was to remove Hussain from Iraqi power (accomplished)
What year did the US and Iraq go to war?
2004
What day and year did troops go to Iraq?
The Current Iraq war began on March 20,2003 when collation forces entered Iraq from the south mainly. However if your asking about in general then in 1991 during the gulf war collation forces led by the US pushed Iraqi forces out of Kuwait and back into Iraq.
Why did the US go into war with Iraq in 2003?
The U.S belived that iraq was building neclur weapons
What month did us go to war with Iraq?
March, 2003.
Why did US go to war against Iraq in 2003?
because us was stupid
What year did the US go to war with Iraq the second time?
1956
How long did the us and Iraq go to war?
about 8-9 years.
What issue prompted President George H. W. Bush to go to war against Iraq in 1991?
The war against Iraq, known as the Gulf War, was precipitated by Iraq's invasion and occupation of its neighbor, Kuwait.
Did the US go to war with Iraq in 2002?
No, Operation Iraqi Freedom commenced in 2003.
Why did the is go to war with Iraq in the Persian gulf war?
To prevent the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq and its leader, Saddam Hussein. The US also asked other countries to join in a coalition.
Who decided to go to war with Iraq?
It depends what war with Iraq you are referring to. Iraq has fought numerous wars against a whole slew of adversaries. the Bush administration decided to go to war in 2003. The Multinational UN Coalition went to war with Iraq in 1991. The Iranians went to war against the Iraqi invasion of their country in 1980. The Israelis fought against Iraq in 1948 and against Iraqi foreign regiments in 1967 and 1973. The British and Free French invaded Iraq in 1941 to overthrow the pro-Axis government lead by the Golden Square.
Is the US in a war?
Yes, we are still in iraq. We still have a way to go in defeating terrorists, so yes we are.
Why did US military go to Saudi Arabia in 1990?
because the gulf war the liberation of kuwait from iraq
What justification did US government have to go war with Iraq?
The United States Government has justification to go to war with Iraq to fight with the war on terror. After the events on September 2001, The american people was furious and angry about the loss of people which could have been avoided. After this people wanted war on terrorism.
Why did you go to war with Iraq in 2003?
America went to war with Iraq after Iraq Terrorists Bombed World trade centre on sept. 11th 2003.
How many ships have sunk in the Iraq war?
Go to the website "Iran-Iraq War" which lasted about 8 years.
In what year did the United States first go to war with Iraq?
The first war with Iraq started in 1990. This war, also known as Operation Desert Storm, the Persian Gulf War, First Gulf War, Gulf War I, or the First Iraq War, started when Iraq invaded Kuwait.
Did you go off to war in Iraq in 2002?
If you mean "you" as in the armed forces, then NO. The US and UK armed forces attacked Iraq on March 20, 2003 (Operation Iraqi Freedom).
How is the war in Iraq affecting the US economy?
It's making gasoline prices go up which is one main cause.
Why did the UK go to war in Iraq?
to help the U.S.
