The Iraq War (Arabic: حرب العراق, romanized: ḥarb al-ʿirāq), also referred to as the Second Gulf War, [83][84] was a prolonged conflict in Iraq from 2003 to 2011. It began with the invasion by a …

Oct 10, 2025 · The first of these was a brief, conventionally fought war in March–April 2003, in which a combined force of troops from the United States and Great Britain (with smaller …

At dawn on 20 March 2003, Operation Iraqi Freedom began with 295,000 US and allied troops invading Iraq across its border with Kuwait. 70,000 members of the Kurdish Peshmerga militia …

Mar 20, 2003 · After more than seven years of war, 4,400 U.S. casualties, and tens of thousands of Iraqi civilians killed, the United States officially ends its combat mission in Iraq.

Feb 13, 2020 · The Iraq War (2003-2011) has its roots in the 1991 Persian Gulf War (also known as Operation Desert Storm) in which the United States, in conjunction with a coalition of forces …

An in-depth look at the Iraq War (2003–2011), examining its causes, key players, major battles, turning points, and lasting consequences. The Iraq War began in March 2003 when a U.S.-led …

Explore the Iraq War (2003-2011): delving into its causes, controversies, and outcomes. Discover the reasons behind the US-led coalition's invasion and its global impact.

BAGHDAD (AP) — It’s been 20 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq began. Here are some key dates from the invasion and following developments.

The invasion of Iraq lasted from 20 March to 15 April 2003 and signaled the start of the Iraq War, which was dubbed Operation Iraqi Freedom by the United States. [16]

Feb 10, 2025 · USIP’s work in Iraq helps to ensure America’s safety and security by addressing terrorism-related threats, as well as conflict drivers that could lead to a resurgence of violence …