when exactly did the big war began between the usa and iraq?

Question

was it after the 9 11 bombing ang why do they call it 9 11

Answer 1

because the bombing of the world trade center happened on 9-11....

the war started 3-20-03. 3 days after my hubby got home from the region.

Answer 2

"Our conflict with Iraq began in 1991 when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwaitt essentially to sell Kuwati oil to pay for Iraqi debt incurred during thier long war with Iran in the 1980's. The United States and other nations in the world did not like the idea of Iraq controlling near 50% of the worlds oil reserves, and took military action in Operation Desert Storm to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwaitt." - Matthew I

That is certainly one way of looking at the invasion of Kuwait. Or, Iraq, as a member of OPEC, took a police action against Kuwait in response to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia consistently ignoring barrel pumping limits enacted by OPEC, of which the latter two are also members. This was after both countries repeatedly ignored warnings by member states that there would be repercussions for not following agreed upon OPEC policies. This is strongly supported by the Iraqi action to destroy Kuwait's oil production capacity when they retreated from the country.

As for the actual questions at the top: I believe the start date has been answered by others; and it's called 9/11 because the attacks took place on September 11, 2001. September being the 9th month and the 11th being the 11th day.

Answer 3

It had its beginning before 1990. That is when the list of UN resolutions began against the Butcher of Baghdad. Right after the 17 resolution was ignored by the then leader of Iraq. Our country with the help of several other countries teamed up to remove the dangerous dictator. Today still, there are more than just the US in Iraq. As far as your question about what is 911. That is the date when terrorists attacked the United States .

Answer 4

Our conflict with Iraq began in 1991 when Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwaitt essentially to sell Kuwati oil to pay for Iraqi debt incurred during thier long war with Iran in the 1980's. The United States and other nations in the world did not like the idea of Iraq controlling near 50% of the worlds oil reserves, and took military action in Operation Desert Storm to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwaitt. The UN then imposed a series of sanctions and forced the Iraqis to destroy their chemical and biological weapons. The UN wished to verify the destruction of Iraqi chemical and biological weapons through a series of inspections.

Hussein, finally tired of his country being forced to undergo these sanction and inspections, forced UN inspectors out in 1998, leading to a bombing campaign by President Clinton. Inspectors did not return to Iraq until late 2002, when the UN passed a resolution, at the requset of the United States and Britain, to enforce the post-Gulf War agreement. In March 2003, the United States and Britian led another military campaign, Operation Iraqi Freedom, to remove Saddam Hussein from power. Since March of 2003, coalition forces (those supporting the US and British war effort), have been fighting a series of militant or insurgent groups each with its own agenda and stake in the future of Iraq. That is pretty much where we are today.

I have tried to make this as brief, non-partisan, and informative as possible. I hope this helps you understand some of the history behind our current conflict in Iraq.

Answer 5

2003, after the 9/11 bombing. They did not call it 9/11.

Answer 6

1991 and the Gulf War. It was just quiet for 12 years.

Answer 7

Distraction from the inability to bring the greatest American murderer to justice.