Question

What reason was given for the 2003 US invasion of Iraq? A. Iraq was attempting to produce weapons of mass destruction. B. Iraq invaded nearby Saudi Arabia. C. Iraq was refusing to sell its oil. D. Iraq invaded nearby Syria

Answer 1

The answer would be A according to the New York Times

Answer 2

A. Iraq was attempting to produce weapons of mass destruction.

When Iraq closed off their countries to NATO, the US and her allies believed that the Iraqis were trying to produce nuclear weapons, and so declared war and launched Operation Desert Storm to defeat Hussein's army and to overthrow the Hussein government.


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