Question

Why did the United States go to war in Iraq in 2003? What criticisms emerged over the American conduct of war in Iraq? In about 200 words.

Answer 1

US attacked Iraq in 2003 .There was a major reason behind this war. The war started due to imminent threat of Saddam Hussain( 5th President of Iraq), who was suspect of links with ISIS.. US Intelligence had information that Saddam Hussain was developing weapons of mass destruction and he thus presented a threat to his neighbour countries and to the world community.

The security council , comprising of 15 members warned him to comply with conduct of peace and to disarm or otherwise he would face serious consequences ,but Saddam didn' t care for this warning .

Finally this led to the George W Bush administration ,launching Operation Desert Storm to attack Iraq on march 20,2003 which lasted till december 18, 2011.

# Criticism emerged over the American conduct of war in Iraq-----------:

US decision to launch a preventive attack on Iraq in 2003 resulted in international resentment.

The main reason was their failure to find-------

weapons of mass destruction ( WMD) & the horrific treatment of prisoners in Abu Ghraib Prison

Besides this ,it was primarily a controversial decision to invade Iraq .It seemed that the war went wrong due to ----

Lack of post war planning

Lack of troops

Consequences of burning bridges

All these things led to criticism over the American conduct of war in Iraq.