What is the name given to the war with Iraq?

The United States has participated in two wars in Iraq. There are many different names for the conflicts. They are often called the First Gulf War and Second Gulf War.

The First Gulf War, or Persian Gulf War, was also called Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The allied forces led by the United States were called the "coalition of the willing" by President Bush. The name 1990 Gulf War is also used.

The Second Gulf War was also called the Invasion of Iraq, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, the War with Iraq.