The U.S.-led coalition attacked Iraq in 2003 primarily based on the belief that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that posed a threat to global security. Additionally, the coalition aimed to remove Hussein from power and promote democracy in the region. The invasion was also framed within the context of the broader "War on Terror" following the September 11 attacks, despite the lack of direct evidence linking Iraq to those attacks. Ultimately, the absence of WMDs post-invasion led to significant controversy and debate over the legitimacy of the war.
To protect petroleum supplies and to liberate the occupied country of Kuwait.
On 15 June 2014
The codename of the attack on Iraqi forces during the Gulf War in 1991 was "Operation Desert Storm." This military campaign was launched by a coalition of forces led by the United States to liberate Kuwait after Iraq's invasion in 1990. The operation followed "Operation Desert Shield," which was the buildup of coalition troops in the region.
The short war code name used by the U.S. to attack Iraq was "Operation Desert Storm." This operation began on January 17, 1991, as part of the Gulf War, aimed at liberating Kuwait from Iraqi occupation following Iraq's invasion in August 1990. The military campaign involved a large coalition of forces and included extensive airstrikes followed by a ground assault.
The main reason for the U.S. and coalition invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the belief that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that posed a threat to global security. Additionally, the invasion aimed to remove Hussein from power and promote democracy in Iraq, as well as to address perceived ties between Iraq and terrorist organizations following the 9/11 attacks. Subsequent investigations, however, found that the WMDs were not present, leading to significant controversy over the justification for the invasion.
No. Mexico never joined the coalition to attack Iraq.
The Coalition of the Willing (later termed the Multinational Force) invaded Iraq in March of 2003.
The 2003 invasion of Iraq, (from March 20 to May 1, 2003) was led by the United States, alongside the United Kingdom and smaller contingents from Australia, Denmark and Poland.
To protect petroleum supplies and to liberate the occupied country of Kuwait.
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On 15 June 2014
The codename of the attack on Iraqi forces during the Gulf War in 1991 was "Operation Desert Storm." This military campaign was launched by a coalition of forces led by the United States to liberate Kuwait after Iraq's invasion in 1990. The operation followed "Operation Desert Shield," which was the buildup of coalition troops in the region.
When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, the resulting conflict was known as the Gulf War. The initial coalition military operation was called "Operation Desert Shield" and had the job of protecting Saudi Arabia from attack. The offensive, called "Operation Desert Storm", began on Jan 15, 1991 when the coalition forces launched their attack on Iraq.
Iraq had invaded Kuwait.
The major event was the Twin Towers attack in 2001.
Because it was invaded by the coalition forces.
The Iraq War was defined as the war when the United States and its Allies (the Coalition of the Willing) overthrew of the regime of Saddam Hussein in Iraq in 2003. The United States invaded on the pretense that Saddam Hussein was attempting to build weapons of mass destruction, but none were ever found. The Coalition of the Willing then spent the next 8 years (2004-2011) trying to maintain law and order in Iraq, supporting the creation of a new Iraqi Government, and attempting to suppress rebel and terrorist organizations.