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Why did the US go to war against Iraq in 2003? For the control of oil and the destabilization of the Middle East. At the time of Sadam Hussein a barrel of oil was around $34 and he controlled his territory. Now, oil went as high as $100 and the territory is in chaos. Although, what the war was commonly known as through the media represents accepted beliefs as to why the US went to war.

What was this (war) commonly known as? Known as a war against terrorism or weapons of mass destruction.

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When did Sanctions against Iraq end?

Sanctions against Iraq ended in 2003.


When did the Iraq War of 2003-2011 start?

General AnswerThe Iraq War of 2003-2011 officially commenced on March 20, 2003, when the US-led coalition landed troops in Iraq.This is the most recent conflict between Iraq and foreign states. It has a myriad of different names by which it is commonly known. Such names include, the Second Persian Gulf War (in some places in the West), the Third Persian Gulf War (in some places in the Middle East), the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Operation Telic (official British military designation), and Operation Iraqi Freedom (US Military designation).Other Recent "Iraq Wars"However, it is worth noting that there have been a number of wars involving Iraq in recent history in addition to the Iraq War of 2003-2011.The Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988 (also commonly known as the Gulf War or Persian Gulf War until the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1991) commenced on the 22nd of September, 1980 when Iraq invaded Iran.The Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991, which is also known as the Gulf War, the 2nd Gulf War, Desert Shield / Storm, and Operation Granby (The official British military designation) commenced on the 2nd of August, 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait.The Iraqi Insurgency of 2011-Present has been a number of wars between the Iraqi government with the support of the Kurdish Peshmerga against Sunni Arab and/or Shiite Arab militias. With the recent (2014) successes of ISIL, a Sunni militia in western Iraq, the war will like continue for many more years.The Iraq War (Operation Iraqi Freedom) began on March 19, 2003. The invasion was complete was May 1 when President called the mission complete. The war actually continued for at least 8 more years.Iraq war was start on 18 March 2003.


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.


Who invaded Iraq in March 2003?

bush told u.s troops to invade Iraq about 2000 troop invaded Iraq on march 3 2003


When was Iraq Veterans Against the War created?

Iraq Veterans Against the War was created in 2004.

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When did Sanctions against Iraq end?

Sanctions against Iraq ended in 2003.


Why did us go war against Iraq in 2003?

because us was stupid


Why do you celebrate September 24?

On September 24, 2005, many protests against the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the Iraq War took place.


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.


When did the Iraq War of 2003-2011 start?

General AnswerThe Iraq War of 2003-2011 officially commenced on March 20, 2003, when the US-led coalition landed troops in Iraq.This is the most recent conflict between Iraq and foreign states. It has a myriad of different names by which it is commonly known. Such names include, the Second Persian Gulf War (in some places in the West), the Third Persian Gulf War (in some places in the Middle East), the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Operation Telic (official British military designation), and Operation Iraqi Freedom (US Military designation).Other Recent "Iraq Wars"However, it is worth noting that there have been a number of wars involving Iraq in recent history in addition to the Iraq War of 2003-2011.The Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988 (also commonly known as the Gulf War or Persian Gulf War until the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1991) commenced on the 22nd of September, 1980 when Iraq invaded Iran.The Persian Gulf War of 1990-1991, which is also known as the Gulf War, the 2nd Gulf War, Desert Shield / Storm, and Operation Granby (The official British military designation) commenced on the 2nd of August, 1990 when Iraq invaded Kuwait.The Iraqi Insurgency of 2011-Present has been a number of wars between the Iraqi government with the support of the Kurdish Peshmerga against Sunni Arab and/or Shiite Arab militias. With the recent (2014) successes of ISIL, a Sunni militia in western Iraq, the war will like continue for many more years.The Iraq War (Operation Iraqi Freedom) began on March 19, 2003. The invasion was complete was May 1 when President called the mission complete. The war actually continued for at least 8 more years.Iraq war was start on 18 March 2003.


Who did American fight against in the Persian gulf war?

In both the first(1990-1991) and the second(2003-present) the United States fought against Iraq.


When was Sanctions against Iraq created?

Sanctions against Iraq was created in 1990.


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.


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.


What are the release dates for Iraq's Lost Treasure - 2003 TV?

Iraq's Lost Treasure - 2003 TV was released on: USA: 2003


When was Iraq Today created?

Iraq Today was created in 2003.


Who invaded Iraq in March 2003?

bush told u.s troops to invade Iraq about 2000 troop invaded Iraq on march 3 2003