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The current "War in Iraq" is being fought, because Saddam Hussein had some weapons of mass destruction or (WMDs) that he wouldn't destroy, also George Bush accused him of having connections with terrorists.
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Where did fighting occur in World War 1 that is still a battleground today?
The following areas were fought over in WWI (Britain against the Ottoman Empire) and are being fought over again: 1. Palestine 2. Mesopotamia (Iraq)
What is a thesis statement for the war of Iraq?
The Iran-Iraq War 1980-1988 was fought over control of the Persian Gulf. Operation Desert Storm January to Febuary 1991 was fought to remove Iraq from the country of Kuwait. Operation Iraqi Freedom 2003 to present, was fought to remove Saddam from power; and currently, to restore law and order and stability to the country (Iraq).
What area was being fought over in the french and Indian war?
They were fighting over the Ohio River Valley.
What was the Iran-Iraq War of 1980-1988 mainly fought over?
Iraq was trying to acquire the oil-rich Iranian province of Khuzestan which has an Arab ethnic majority. Iran invaded Iraq in response with no particular piece of land in mind.
What was being fought over in the first Punic War?
Sicily.
What was the Muslim sect in Iraq before the Iran war?
Iraq has been majority Shi'a for over 500 years and many Iraqi Shi'a fought in the Iraqi Army against Iran. However, Saddam Hussein and the higher echelons of the Iraq government were Sunna.
Did Iraq fight against Iran in the 1980s and Kuwait in the 1990s?
No, they fought Iran in the 1990s for control over the oil fields, but neither country had any gain from the war. I can't recall when they fought in Kuwait.
What holy city was being fought over during the crusades?
Jerusalem
Who fought against each other in the war?
The Gulf War of 1980-1988 was fought between Iraq and Iran over control of the Persian Gulf. Operation Desert Storm was a 30 day military campaign led by the US, Britain, and France to remove Iraq from Kuwait in Jan-Feb 1991.
Who fought against each other in the gulf war?
The Gulf War of 1980-1988 was fought between Iraq and Iran over control of the Persian Gulf. Operation Desert Storm was a 30 day military campaign led by the US, Britain, and France to remove Iraq from Kuwait in Jan-Feb 1991.
Where was the Syria Civil War fought?
It is being fought all over Syria, with occassional incidents across the borders in Lebanon and Turkey.
What is The conflict on Iraq?
it is that our soldiers are being killed by the iraqs and we don't have that many soldiers left to send over there.
