Question

Which among the following statements is wrong with regard to ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’? a. More than forty countries joined in the US-led coalition of the willing to invade Iraq. b. The reason given for invading Iraq was to prevent it from developing weapons of mass destruction. c. The action was taken with the prior approval of the UN. d. The US-led coalition did not face major resistance from Iraqi forces

Answer 1

Answer:

d. The US-led coalition did not face major resistance from Iraqi forces

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

The statement that is wrong with regard to ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’ is Option C: The action was taken with the prior approval of the UN.

Explanation:

‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’ commenced on March 20, 2003. The main motive of this operation as specified by the George Bush’s administration, was removal of Saddam Hussein's regime. This included destroying the ability of its regime to use weapons which would lead to mass destruction or let not terrorists use them.

There was a prolonged military conflict in Iraq which began by an attack from U.S and this resulted in overthrowing Saddam Hussein’s regime. The US troops were then withdrawn in 2010. So, statement C is wrong as no approval was taken from UN for this.