Of course it had something to do with oil. As it should have. Everyone complains about Americans reliance on Saudi oil and now we have done something about it. Was it wrong to invade Iraq for its oil? No, I believe it was not, if you add that to all the other variables then the conclusion is clear. The export of oil will help Iraq just as it has Saudi Arabia and Kwuait. Once Iraq begins exporting enough oil, we can ease off saudi Arabia.