What was given as a justification for the U. S. invasion of Iraq in 2003? Intelligence indicated Syria and Iraq were stockpiling weapons of mass destruction.

Saddam Hussein refused to allow inspectors to examine suspicious sites for weapons of mass destruction.

Iraq had attacked U. S. military bases in the Middle East.

Iraqi citizens had requested U. S. intervention to overthrow Saddam Hussein and establish democracy.

Intelligence indicated Syria and Iraq were stockpiling weapons of mass destruction.

Explanation:

Initially the invasion was justified by U.S. intelligence indicating Syria and Iraq were stockpiling WMDs (debated) and they wanted to restore the countries to a Democracy. The more likely reasons were to take control of Iraqi oil and topple their government.

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