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The US invaded Iraq on March 20, 2003 with the intent of overthrowing Saddam Hussein and discovering his cache of weapons of mass destruction (which were never found).
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How many military actions does the US take since the end of the Cold War?
The ones I can think of are: Invasion of Panama (1989) -- to remove dictator Manuel NoriegaOperation Desert Shield/Storm (1990-91) -- to remove Saddam Hussein's army from KuwaitSomalia (1993) -- peacekeeping & humanitarian reliefHaiti (1994) -- peacekeepingBosnia (1996-present?) -- peacekeepingYugoslavia (1999) -- related to the war in BosniaAfghanistan (2001-present) -- because of 9/11Iraq (2003-present) -- to remove Saddam Hussein
How did the operation Iraqi freedom start?
Operation Iraqi Freedom was the codename for the American Invasion of Iraq. The causes of that invasion are, as of yet, not clear. The government of the United States has posited that it was to find Weapons of Mass Destruction and remove Saddam Hussein from power. Others have stipulated that it was on account of American desires for Iraqi Oil.
What was the reason for US intervention in the region in the Iraq war?
The official reason that the president (George Bush) gave was that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, or nuclear weapons, that were potentially harmful to the USA. The unofficial reason was that America had had enough of Saddam Hussein and wanted him out of government.
Why did you want to remove Saddam Hussein from power?
George W. Bush wanted to finish "Daddy's war" and look good to those pulling the strings behind the power in Washington. There was no real reason to finish Saddam Hussein off, he was a strongman in the Middle East and the United States and other powers understood that style of leadership and as long as things remained "stable" in the Middle East all was good. "W" did it by lying about the dangers which Saddam posed to stability, particularly about weapons of mass destruction (nukes). He lied to the people of the US and the world. We bought his lies and invaded. This is not to say Saddam was a good guy, he wasn't, but there are a lot of leaders just like him in the Middle East and we can work with them because they keep things good enough for the United States to pursue their interests in the world. Sorry for giving such a cynical answer, but it is the truth.
Why didn't the US take Saddam out of power at desert storm?
First, that wasn't the mission. The UN only sanctioned a mission to dislodge Iraqi forces from Kuwait, not charging onto Baghdad and overthrow Saddam Hussein from power. The mission was a success and once the routed Iraqi forces crossed back to the Iraqi border from Kuwait after being expelled by U.S. and UN forces in February 1991, the mission was declared complete and a ceasefire agreement was signed between UN forces and Saddam Hussein's Iraq. Since the 1991 Gulf War ceasefire agreement, the U.S. maintained presence in the Persian Gulf since to keep an eye out of Saddam Hussein's aggression. This include the Iraqi no-fly zones enforced by U.S. and British(along with France until they withdrew from the no-fly zone patrol in 1998) aircraft patrols to protect the Kurds in northern Iraq and Shia Muslims in the south from attacks by the Iraqi Air Force, the continuing UN economic sanctions against Iraq, ongoing UN inspections of Saddam's WMDs program, and so on.Second, most of the U.S.-led Coalition agreed to a UN mission to rid Iraqi forces from Kuwait, not going onto Baghdad and remove Saddam from power. If George Bush Senior unilaterally exceeding the UN mandate to spread the war onto Baghdad and topple Saddam Hussein's regime, the coalition that he put up would have collapsed and the U.S. can be seen in the eyes of the international community as the aggressors. I don't think Bush Senior want to with that.Third, George Bush Senior also said the reason why he didn't charge onto Baghdad and take out Saddam Hussein in 1991 because of geopolitical interests in Turkey, Syria, and Iran. As he mentioned in his 1998 book, "The Worlds Transformed", if he actually take Saddam Hussein out of power in Baghdad, Iraq would have plunged into a never ending tribal civil war between warring factions, destablized the region, stregetening Iran's influence, possibly leading to a pro-Iranian Shiite government, possibly cause Iraqi Kurdistan to be destabilized, make the Kurds in Turkey demand independence and start a war there with the help of Iraqi Kurdistan, and U.S. forces would be stuck in Iraq for years in an unwinnable guerrilla warfare with thousands of lives lost and trillions were sucked out from the U.S. of rebuilding the whole country of Iraq. So Bush Senior decide to let Saddam stay in power and keep in eyes of check of factions as well as watching out of Iran. Which i think it was the best political decision ever made by the first Bush administration.Unlike George Bush Junior, he pretty much did in 2003 that meaning no coalition and went onto Iraq desipte the consequences Bush Senior made and cause the world to turn against the USA.
What is the objective of the Iraq War?
It was to remove the dictator Saddam Hussein.
When did the U.S. invade Iraq to remove Hussein from power?
2003
Which body of water gives its name to a war fought to remove Saddam Hussein from Kuwait?
the gulf
How many military actions does the US take since the end of the Cold War?
The ones I can think of are: Invasion of Panama (1989) -- to remove dictator Manuel NoriegaOperation Desert Shield/Storm (1990-91) -- to remove Saddam Hussein's army from KuwaitSomalia (1993) -- peacekeeping & humanitarian reliefHaiti (1994) -- peacekeepingBosnia (1996-present?) -- peacekeepingYugoslavia (1999) -- related to the war in BosniaAfghanistan (2001-present) -- because of 9/11Iraq (2003-present) -- to remove Saddam Hussein
Why did American and british invade Iraq in 2003?
The American and British invasion of Iraq in 2003 was primarily justified by the belief that the Iraqi government, led by Saddam Hussein, possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that posed a threat to international security. Additionally, the invasion aimed to remove Hussein from power and promote democracy in Iraq. Critics argue that the WMD claims were exaggerated or unfounded, and that the invasion had broader geopolitical motives, including securing oil resources and countering terrorism in the region. Ultimately, the invasion led to significant political and social upheaval in Iraq.
Why did the removal of Saddam Hussein fail to bring peace to Iraq?
because all it did was make the Al Quida people even more mad because they did not like the United States to start off and now we are trying to push our government on other countries..... The fact that Bush messed them over probably doesn't help matters either
What were the strategic reasons for the American invasion of Iraq?
AnswerOil, Oil, Oil.George W Bush wanted to finish of the job his father started in 1990 and remove Saddam Hussein from power.Other countries were involved not just the US. Many British troops have also died there.
How did the operation Iraqi freedom start?
Operation Iraqi Freedom was the codename for the American Invasion of Iraq. The causes of that invasion are, as of yet, not clear. The government of the United States has posited that it was to find Weapons of Mass Destruction and remove Saddam Hussein from power. Others have stipulated that it was on account of American desires for Iraqi Oil.
Was Saddam Hussein a good leader?
he was not a very good leader all he wanted was power and to take over land that wasnot his and to take control of the oil population. He used chemical weapons to remove Kurdis people from their villages in northern Iraq and 5,000 women, men and children died.
What was the justification for the US going to war with Iraq?
The justification for the US going to war with Iraq is slightly open to question and debate. The main reason given was because they believed Iraq had weapons of mass destruction and they had to be disarmed. Many believe it was simply to remove Saddam Hussein though and some even think it was for reasons of oil.
What was the reason for US intervention in the region in the Iraq war?
The official reason that the president (George Bush) gave was that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, or nuclear weapons, that were potentially harmful to the USA. The unofficial reason was that America had had enough of Saddam Hussein and wanted him out of government.
Why did you want to remove Saddam Hussein from power?
George W. Bush wanted to finish "Daddy's war" and look good to those pulling the strings behind the power in Washington. There was no real reason to finish Saddam Hussein off, he was a strongman in the Middle East and the United States and other powers understood that style of leadership and as long as things remained "stable" in the Middle East all was good. "W" did it by lying about the dangers which Saddam posed to stability, particularly about weapons of mass destruction (nukes). He lied to the people of the US and the world. We bought his lies and invaded. This is not to say Saddam was a good guy, he wasn't, but there are a lot of leaders just like him in the Middle East and we can work with them because they keep things good enough for the United States to pursue their interests in the world. Sorry for giving such a cynical answer, but it is the truth.
