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Why is it called Iraq war?

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because it is in Iraq......

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Why is it called the War in Iraq?

The war in Iraq is called this because the war is within Iraq, its not with any other country. Iraq is having civil wars. Iraq can not stabilize their government or economy.


Was Iraq at war in 1983?

Yes, Iraq was at war with Iran from 1980 to 1988. This was called the Iran-Iraq war.


What are the differences with the war of Vietnam and Iraq?

The US is not at war Iraq. The US was at war with a nation called North Vietnam.


What is the name given to the war with Iraq?

The United States has participated in two wars in Iraq. There are many different names for the conflicts. They are often called the First Gulf War and Second Gulf War. The First Gulf War, or Persian Gulf War, was also called Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The allied forces led by the United States were called the "coalition of the willing" by President Bush. The name 1990 Gulf War is also used. The Second Gulf War was also called the Invasion of Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, the War with Iraq.


Who did Iran fight a major war during 1980 with?

Iraq. It was called the Iran-Iraq War and lasted from 1980 to 1988.


What is the war between Iraq and US called?

It could be called the "war in Iraq"...it cannot be called the war against Iraq, because the US is NOT at war with Iraq. The US is trying to restore law, order and stability to the Iraqi government/and region.


When was Iraq war?

The Iraq War begin on March 19 2003 when United States troops invaded Iraq. This was called Operation Iraqi Freedom by the United States.


What do you call the war over in Iraq?

It is called the Iraq War or Occupation of Iraq and also the Second Gulf War. The American troops have recently pulled out on the 19th of August 2010. Much to the relief of many Americans.


What did Britain rule Iraq and Palestine as after the war?

They were called Mandates.


Iran was at war with which country in 1980?

Iran was attacked by its neighboring country of Iraq in 1980, leading to the Iran-Iraq War which lasted for eight years.


Have Iraq and Iran been at war?

They were at war for eight years before the Persian Gulf War. This war is typically called the Iran-Iraq War in the English-speaking world and took place from 1980-1988.


The war in Iraq is called?

The Oil War?? (that was the motive in the first place,cheap oil for the US)