the Iraq war
what were the primary reasons given by the u.s. government for invading Iraq in 2003
WMDs and terrorism links.
start?
after 9/11.
cause?
iraq- Kuwait
what happened on 9/11
planes hit the twin towers.
why?
land dispute.
who was the president of Iraq at the time of the u.s. invasion.
Saddam Hussiein
Goal
kill al-Qaeda, oust Taliban
operation?
desert storm.
who?
Al-Qaeda.
areas?
Gaza, West Bank, east Jerusalem
what did the un do before the war?
opposed it; found no WMDs.
Taliban?
islamist rulers.
president?
Bush Sr.
what happed to the towers?
they collapsed.
oslo?
peace try.
impact on the region?
destabilization; rise of ISIS.
bin laden?
killed in 2011
effect?
Iraq weakened.
what was fight 93?
crashed in Pennsylvania.
world?
split.
when did u.s troops leave?
2011
end?
2021
UN?
backed action
what did the u.s. do after?
started war on terror
u.s.?
mediator.