The Iraq War (2003-2011)
What was the reason that Iraq invaded the US in 2003?
The United States thought that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction.
Why did the United States invade Afghanistan?
The United States invaded Afghanistan because of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on The World Trade Center towers in New York, and the Pentagon near Washington, D.C.
During the 911 terrorists attack on the World Trade Center Towers in New York City and one at the Pentagon near Washington, D.C., 19 hijackers who carried out the attacks were affiliated with which group?
al-Qaeda who was led by Osama bin Laden
What is the Persian Gulf War?
The United States lad a collation to fight against Iraqi forces in Kuwait, because Iraq had invaded and taken over Kuwait.
What is the Israel/Palestine conflict about?
It was a territorial and political conflict between Israel and Palestinian people that was a long-standing dispute over land ownership, national identity, and self determination in the Palestine region.
At the time of the 2003 Iraq invasion on the U.S. who was the leader of Iraq?
Saddam Hussein
How long did the war last between the United States and Afghanistan?
The war lasted nearly 20 years, it is known as the longest war in the United States history.
Why did al-Qaeda attack the United States?
Al-Qaeda were opposed to are U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and were against the United States having troops in Saudi Arabia, they were upset that the U.S. were supportive of Israel.
When did the Persian Gulf War take place?
It began in 1990 and ended in 1991.
What happened in 1948?
Israel declared independence while the neighboring a Rab countries were invaded, this led to the 1948 a route – Israeli war and 700,000 Palestinians was displaced.
How many US troops served in the Iraq war?
Over 1.5 million U.S. troops served in Iraq between 2003 and 2011
Who was Osama bin Laden and what did he do concerning the United States War against Afghanistan?
Osama bin Laden was the leader of Al-Qaeda. and he was the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks on the United States twin towers.
How many planes were involved in the attacks?
Four planes were hijacked during these attacks.
Why had Iraq invaded Kuwait?
Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein accused Kuwait of overproducing oil and stealing Iraqi oil through slant drilling.
Who are the Palestinians?
The Palestinians are Arabs who lived in historic Palestine, before the creation of Israel. The residence of today are in the West Banks, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and some refugees are in the neighboring countries.
How many U.S. soldiers died during this war?
Approximately 4500 United States military personnel died during this war.
How many estimated Afghan civilians died during this war?
Over 47,000 Afghanistan civilians were killed.
Who was the two mastermind behind the attacks?
The attacks were led by Osama bin Laden and planned by Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Who was the United States president during the Persian Gulf War?
George H.W. Bush
What is Hamas?
A Islamic political and military group that governs Gaza is known as Hamas, they do not recognize Israel's right to exist and has caused many attacks on Israel.
After the United States captured Saddam Hussein, what happened to him?
He was found guilty of crimes against humanity, and executed by hanging on December 30, 2006.
Did the war achieve all the objectives the U.S. sought after?
The United States successfully destroyed al-Qaeda's base in Afghanistan and bin Laden was killed. But was unable to prevent the Taliban from returning to power.
What was the global reaction to 9/11?
Many countries expressed solidarity with the United States and supported military efforts in Afghanistan. There was an international condemnation about the attacks.
How did the gulf war affect US military's reputation?
The United States military confidence was restored and it was seen as a quick and successful victory for the U.S.
What is the role of the United States in this conflict?
The U.S. is the main ally of Israel and a major player in peace negotiations. While some people believe the U.S. is biased toward Israel, other people believe the U.S. is promoting peace and Israeli security.