Was there any wars during 2004 or 2009?

Yes, there were several conflicts during both 2004 and 2009. In 2004, the Iraq War was ongoing, with significant military operations taking place, including the Second Battle of Fallujah. In 2009, the U.S. was still heavily involved in Iraq, and the conflict in Afghanistan was intensifying as well, with increased troop deployments and operations against the Taliban. Other regional conflicts, such as fighting in Sudan and the resurgence of violence in Gaza, also occurred during these years.