What excuse did the United States use to invade Iraq in thw gulf war 2

The U.S revealed that the rationale behind the invasion of Iraq was with an intention to eliminate the regime that was into the development and usage of weapons used for mass destruction, committed heinous human rights abuses , shielded and approved terrorists and that defied the important and just demands of the United Nations and the world at large.

Explanation:

In September 2001, these concerns and rationale where brought to the forefront. Global terrorism and their deadly weapons where of utmost concern.

the correct answer on edgen is:

(c.) prevent the spread of communism.

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