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Because Iraq invaded Kuwait and Kuwait is an ally of the US. Iraq's invasion also was a major threat to Saudi Arabia and under no condition could the Western world allow such a concentration of the world oil reserves to be controlled by Saddam Hussein.

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the min reason was Iraq was accused of (WMD) weapons of mass destruction. In 2002 a resolution was passed Iraq had to completely cooperate with the search of cruise missiles and (WMD) by the U.N. weapon inspectors.

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Q: Why did the US go to War with Iraq in 1991?
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Did Iraq go to war with the United States?

Iraq did not go to war with the US. Iraq did invade Kuwait in 1991, and there was a UN response of which the US was the leading contributor. Then the US went back to Iraq again, in 2002, because of concern about noncompliance with UN security council resolutions and weapons inspections. Iraq never declared war on the US, although it is possible to argue that their actions were provocative.


When did Iraq Iran Kuwait go to war?

in 1991 during the first gulf war.


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.


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.


What month did us go to war with Iraq?

March, 2003.


Why did us go war against Iraq in 2003?

because us was stupid


How long did the us and Iraq go to war?

about 8-9 years.


Why did the us go to war with Iraq?

Operation Desert Storm in 1991 was to remove Iraq from Kuwait (accomplished) Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2003 was to remove Hussain from Iraqi power (accomplished)


Why did you go to war with Iraq?

Becuauuuse either to help the U.S or because one of Iraq's people bombed someonewhere the US was so WE TOOK ACTION! WAR ;)


What year did the US and Iraq go to war?

The United States invaded the country of Iraq on March 19, 2003. The invasion lasted until May of the same year. The number of troops involved from the US was 148,000.


Why did the is go to war with Iraq in the Persian gulf war?

To prevent the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq and its leader, Saddam Hussein. The US also asked other countries to join in a coalition.


What day and year did troops go to Iraq?

A few months. It is said that the Iraq War started on March 20, 2003 but that was the date when America declared they were going to invade Iraq. But in preparation for the attack,100,000 troops were moved to Kuait by Febuary 18th.