The Iraq War (2003-2011)
What started the war?
March 2003. U.S. forces invaded and threatened to destroy Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.
What caused the war?
After the Terrorist attack on September 11 took place, U.S. Made it their mission to destroy Al-Qaeda, and wanted to remove Taliban from power in Afghanistan for harboring them.
What happened on 9/11?
Terrorists took control of planes and crashed into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, causing great tragedy and destruction.
What caused the Persian Gulf War?
The war began on August 2, 1990, and was caused by Iraqs invasion of Kuwait. One of the several underlying factors for the cause of this war, was also Iraq accusing Kuwait of using overproduce oil, which lowered global oil prices and hurt the economy.
What is the origin of the conflict?
When Israel was established in 1948, Palestine felt as though they were being displaced and treated unfairly. Several Arabs, particularly muslims, believed that Palestine should remain under Arab or Islamic control.
Why was Saddam Hussein removed from power?
The U.S claimed that Saddam had extensive stockpiles of chemical, biological, and even nuclear weaponry, which led to great concern and soon to his execution.
who were the people involved in the conflict?
United States, Taliban, Al-Qaeda, Afghan Government, NATO and internation Allies, and ISIS-K.
Who was behind the attacks?
There were 19 terrorist involved in the attack, with the leader being Osama Bin Laden. Running a organization called Al-Qaeda.
Who were the main participants?
Iraq, Kuwait, and Coalition Forces were the primary sides involved in the conflict.
Who were the main groups involved in the conflict?
Israel, Palestinians, Neighboring Arab Countries, And International players.
How did 9/11 play part in this?
Bush Administrations sought to connect Iraq to Terrorism and Al-Qaeda, which created War on Terror. War on Terror was suppose to weaken terrorism, but in many cases, fueled it to become worse and caused a increase in violence during the war.
What were the key events of the war?
There are several key points, with the main ones being the 9/11 Attack, U.S. Invasion, and Taliban government falls.
How did they gain access to the planes?
They carried knives through security at three airports and boarded for four early-morning flights, specifically choosing flights that had was going to California, since they had enough fuel for the events to take action.
What were the main military operations and strategies used during the war?
The Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. Though, within the operations were several sub-operations and phases.
What were the core issues?
There are several key issues within the war that still remain unresolved to this day, but the main ones are the disputes of land and borders, the status of Jerusalem, and the displacement of Palestinians.
What led to destabilization for the U.S.?
The fall of Saddam Hussein fueled sectarian violence, specifically between Sunnis and Shias. The U.S. struggled to manage the tension, which caused the country to become unstable.
What were the goals for the U.S.? Did they maintain the same agenda?
Their main goal was to take down Al-Qaeda, and overthrow Talibans regime since they were sheltering Osama Bin Laden. Though that was their initial goal, it evolved overtime.
How many people were killed?
Up to 2,996 were immediately killed from the planes, but this does not even scratch the surface of those who have died from related causes after the incident took place.
What was the aftermath of the war?
Though the war had ended, it didn't stop the rise of more violence in the future. Soon, another war broke out, which was far more complex than the last.
How did peace shape the war?
Peace gave a moment of hope, even if it was often short-lived. It also help give time to change strategies. Though it did offer some benefits, it led to more distrust for both parties.
What was the aftermath of the withdrawal?
Iraq was left in very unstable conditions, with over 100,000 Iraqis killed and $800 billion in damage.
What were the main cosequences of the war?
Thousands of people lost their lives, and trillions of dollars were spent throughout the war, leading to the collapse of Afghanistan.
Did this incident provide a economic impact on the U.S.?
Yes, up to 143,000 people lost their jobs, along with the marketing falling short sharply. The heaviest decline was in finance and air transportation, which had a affect of 60 percent loss of jobs. The world trade damage was estimated to cost $60 billion, while the cost to clean the debris at Ground Zero was approximately $750 million.
Did this war have any impacts?
Yes, Iraqs regime was left weakened, with unimaginable economic damage that took years to recover from, along with severe environmental issues.
What are the current issues of trying to gain peace?
The years of violence and broken promises has led to a severe amount of distrust for both sides, including the unfairity Palestinians still feel to this day.