USA military intervention in Iraq Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Why did USA + UK invade Iraq in 2023?
A
Claimed Iraq had ‘weapons of mass destruction’ - not proven
Overthrew leader but had not LT plans for governance + power leading to LT instability
Many civilians died in conflict - 18,000 Iraqis imprisoned, abuse in Abu Ghraib prison
2
Q
What is ‘war on terror’
A
Global military campaign initiated by the US to combat growing terrorism
