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The U.S. did supply Iraq with arms in the Iran-Iraq War for officials assumed Iran the greater threat for their revolution in the '70s - '80s. We supported the Shah because despite his Dictatorship, he opposed communism and the nationalist extremists. The Shah imprisoned and later exiled Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini who publicly condemned the U.S. government. In September 1980 Hussein invaded Iran, thinking it was very fragile, but to his surprise Iran was eventually able to push him back into Iraq. Khomeini returned to Iran and the theocracy (Islamic Republic) that Iran currently holds was put into place.
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What weapons did the US supply when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990?
The United States had previously supplied Iraq with supplies during the Iran-Iraq War, including missiles, tanks, airplanes, etc. These supplies were put to use again in the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991, but the United States was opposed to Iraq in that war and did not supply Iraq additionally for its invasion of Kuwait.
Is Iran or Iraq richer?
Iraq is richer because of the trade and all their economies, Iraq is a rich country and so is Iran but Iraq is richer because of all of the oil they have sold during the war of America and Iraq. In conclusion, Iraq is the richer country.
How far is Iraq from America?
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What does Iraq have that America does not have?
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What caused america to be in war in iraq?
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.
Who did America fight during desert storm?
Iraq
Was the chernobyl disaster during the war with the US and Iraq?
The Chernobyl disaster took place in 1986.
What weapons did the US supply when Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990?
The United States had previously supplied Iraq with supplies during the Iran-Iraq War, including missiles, tanks, airplanes, etc. These supplies were put to use again in the Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991, but the United States was opposed to Iraq in that war and did not supply Iraq additionally for its invasion of Kuwait.
Is Iran or Iraq richer?
Iraq is richer because of the trade and all their economies, Iraq is a rich country and so is Iran but Iraq is richer because of all of the oil they have sold during the war of America and Iraq. In conclusion, Iraq is the richer country.
What are examples of negative sanction?
America-Cuba, America-Japan, America-Iraq.
How far is Iraq from Alabama?
Too far,Iraq is in Asia while Alabama is in North America,in America,its a state in America!
Why did Iraq fight with the US?
Iraq attacked Kuwait, an important supply of oil in the middle east.
Who is the America's enemy?
Iraq
How far is Iraq from America?
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Why is Britain in Iraq?
Because America is. The Americans wanted Britain in Iraq, so Britain went to Iraq.
Is Major General Joseph Reynes back in America from Iraq?
No he is still in Iraq
What does Iraq have that America does not have?
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