bazmeistergen on 31 July 2010
Even if Iraq is a small oil producer for USA it allows them to have a base in the area. It gives a strategic presence close to Saudi Arabia and other oil producers, allowing them to withdraw from Saudi space. You don't have to be buying the oil direct from a country to make it matter. Controlling and influencing production is important as it has a direct impact on price.
Of course, oil is but one reason amongst many as has been stated.
Yes.
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