THE 1970S 1969 1979
CONFLICT IN THE MIDDLE EAST
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Question
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Why did the United States go to war against Iraq in 2003?
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Iraq was threatening Afghanistan with nuclear weapons.
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The UN believed Iraq was about to invade Kuwait a second time.
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Iraq troops attacked Saudi Arabia.
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Saddam Hussein was believed to have weapons of mass destruction and was harboring terrorists.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The primary rationalization for the Iraq War was articulated by a joint resolution of the United States Congress known as the Iraq Resolution. The US claimed the intent was to “disarm Iraq of weapons of mass destruction, to end Saddam Hussein’s support for terrorism, and to free the Iraqi people".
Detailed explanation-2: -American views toward Iraq were not enthusiastically supportive in its conflict with Iran, and activity in assistance was largely to prevent an Iranian victory. This was encapsulated by Henry Kissinger when he remarked, “It’s a pity they both can’t lose."
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