The Bush Administration has submitted arguments to justify war with Iraq to the United Nations . Its critics argued against war . The failure of political initiatives since the 2003 invasion of Kuwait has culminated in a Congressional vote to limit U.S. military force . Should war start , American bombing raids may disrupt Iraqi communications , disable rocket artillery , anti - aircraft artillery and chemical and nuclear sites . Then troops may smash Iraqi tanks and ground forces . Aziz meet, but talks fail to resolve crisis. Over one million Iraqi troops face a vast array of international troops and weaponry . A short war will not engender long - term international economic disruption . A long war might .
The Bush Administration has submitted arguments to justify war with Iraq to the United Nations . Its critics argued against war . The failure of political initiatives since the 2003 invasion of Kuwait has culminated in a Congressional vote to limit U.S. military force . Should war start , American bombing raids may disrupt Iraqi communications , disable rocket artillery , anti - aircraft artillery and chemical and nuclear sites . Then troops may smash Iraqi tanks and ground forces . Over one million Iraqi troops face a vast array of international troops and weaponry . A short war will not engender long - term international economic disruption . A long war might .