How the US Stole IRAQ. Friends, you must have often heard in the news that America attacked Iraq in 2003. At that time, the biggest story told was that Iraq had “Weapons of Mass Destruction“. But the truth was something else. Today, we will understand this whole matter in simple language, why America reached Iraq, what the reasons were, and what the result of this war.
Situation After 9/11
In 2001, the World Trade Center in New York was attacked. The whole world was shaken. At that time, the US President was George Bush. The responsibility of the attack fell on Al-Qaeda and Osama bin Laden. Al-Qaeda was present in Afghanistan. But the question is, when the enemy was in Afghanistan, why did America choose Iraq?
This is where the story gets interesting. At that time, some top officials of the US Defense Ministry, like Donald Rumsfeld and Paul Wolfowitz, were constantly pushing the point that Iraq and Saddam Hussein should also be linked to this terrorism. Even though there was no concrete evidence, their eyes were set on Iraq.
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Why Iraq?
Two primary reasons are given for Iraq.
- Oil reserves – Iraq was one of the largest oil-producing countries in the world. Oil is essential in America’s economy and politics. In such a situation, if Iraq were to be captured, direct control over its oil could be obtained.
- Showing political power – After 9/11, America needed a strong answer. It was difficult to catch an organization like Al-Qaeda because they were not permanently present at any one place. At the same time, Iraq was a country where America could send a message of strength to the whole world by attacking it.
Story Of Weapons
From 2002 to 2003, the talk of “Weapons of Mass Destruction” started echoing repeatedly among the American media and leaders. It was repeatedly said that Saddam Hussein had chemical and biological weapons, and he could give them to the terrorists.
But when the United Nations inspectors investigated in Iraq, nothing was found. More than 700 inspections were done, but no concrete evidence came out. Despite this, America declared war.
Beginning of the war
In March 2003, America and its allies attacked Iraq. Baghdad was bombed, live war was shown on TV channels. Saddam Hussein’s government fell within a few weeks. George Bush stood on the aircraft carrier and put up a big banner. “Mission Accomplished“.
But the real problem started from here.
What happened later?
America disbanded the Iraqi army. Lakhs of soldiers suddenly became unemployed. Many of these people joined rebel groups. Gradually, rebellion and violence spread in Iraq.
This environment gave birth to Al-Qaeda in Iraq, which later became ISIS or the Islamic State. That is, the terrorism that America had come to eliminate, because it became a bigger terrorist organization.
Human cost
- Death of American soldiers: About 10,000
- Death of Iraqi civilians: More than two lakhs
- Expense: More than 1 trillion dollars
That is, more instability and destruction spread in the entire region than the loss incurred to remove Saddam Hussein.
Was There Really “Theft”?
In simple words, America snatched Iraq’s future. There is no doubt that Saddam Hussein was a dictator. He tortured his own people. But the way America attacked without any concrete evidence clearly shows that the matter was not just about “justice” or “democracy“. The real motive was power and oil.
Game of Politics & How the US Stole IRAQ
We learn a big lesson from this whole matter: whenever powerful countries wage war, often the real reason is something else, and the public is told something else. America also did the same. The slogan of “Weapons of Mass Destruction” was to show the public, but the honest discussion inside was about oil and political dominance.
What was the result?
- Iraq has not been able to stabilize completely even today.
- Organizations like ISIS shed rivers of blood in Iraq and Syria.
- Millions of people became refugees.
- America’s image also suffered worldwide, as it was accused of fighting a war based on false evidence.
Understand in simple language.
You can understand it as a big company spreading rumors that its product is dangerous to health to eliminate its competitor. Even if there is no proof, people get scared, and the market changes. This is what America did with Iraq.
The Iraq War teaches us that power and money are not everything. Wrong decisions can ruin the lives of millions of people. America “stole” Iraq in the name of weapons and left the people there in chaos.
“How the US Stole Iraq” is not a story but a reality. After 9/11, American leaders made a decision in anger and ambition that changed the politics of the whole world. Iraq’s oil wells, its land, and its people all kept paying the price of America’s policies.
Just like the advertisement of a smartphone shows you only its good points, but the real performance is known only after holding it in your hand, similarly, the truth of the Iraq War also came to light over time. Initially, it was described as a fight for “independence“, but in reality, it turned out to be an “occupation”.
My name is Farhad Dawar and I am graduate of the Institute of Media and Communication Studies Bahaddin Zakariya University Multan Pakistan. I’m passionate about journalism and media, and I believe in journalism of courage, uncovering the truth, and shaping the future.
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