The War in Iraq - Bitter Facts

The war in Iraq has taken a toll on everyone - from Washington to the streets of Baghdad. On an ongoing basis, this page will provide certain facts about Iraq and the war.

• President Bush declared in May of 2003 that major combat operations in Iraq have ended. However, the war still rages on between various factions and groups.

• Estimated Civilian deaths - 60,000

• British created the country of Iraq in 1920

• Until the first gulf war, Saddam Hussein was a United States' ally

• Iraq for the most part has enjoyed a "moderate" government, something that has been very much preferred by the United States

• Iraq is Middle East's second largest oil producer, second only to Saudi-Arabia.

• Temporary occupation of Iraq: $1 billion - $4 billion / month - Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates