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What initiated Operation Iraqi Freedom?
What initiated Operation Iraqi Freedom?
- UN resolution for peacekeeping.
- Preemptive airstrikes on military targets. (correct)
- Negotiations with Saddam Hussein.
- Ground invasion of Iraq.
Which resolution was Iraq found to be in breach of, leading to Operation Iraqi Freedom?
Which resolution was Iraq found to be in breach of, leading to Operation Iraqi Freedom?
- UN Security Council Resolution 1441 (correct)
- UN Security Council Resolution 2299
- UN General Assembly Resolution 578
- UN Security Council Resolution 3445
How long did it take for Baghdad to fall after the invasion began?
How long did it take for Baghdad to fall after the invasion began?
- Three months
- Six months
- Five weeks (correct)
- Two weeks
What major event marked the official end of U.S. Forces' mission in Iraq?
What major event marked the official end of U.S. Forces' mission in Iraq?
What was a significant consequence after U.S. forces withdrew from Iraq?
What was a significant consequence after U.S. forces withdrew from Iraq?
When did Operation Inherent Resolve begin?
When did Operation Inherent Resolve begin?
What tactics were used by insurgents against U.S. troops in Iraq?
What tactics were used by insurgents against U.S. troops in Iraq?
What was one of the consequences of the insurgency in Iraq after the invasion?
What was one of the consequences of the insurgency in Iraq after the invasion?
Flashcards
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
A military operation launched by the United States in 2003 with the goal of removing Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq.
UN Security Council Resolution 1441
UN Security Council Resolution 1441
A resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council that prohibited Iraq from possessing weapons of mass destruction.
Fall of Baghdad
Fall of Baghdad
The rapid military takeover of Baghdad by American forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Iraqi Insurgency
Iraqi Insurgency
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Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS)
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Operation Inherent Resolve
Operation Inherent Resolve
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Post-Withdrawal Iraq
Post-Withdrawal Iraq
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Military Intervention in Iraq
Military Intervention in Iraq
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Study Notes
Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF)
- Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) launched on March 20, 2003, with airstrikes targeting Saddam Hussein's palace and military sites.
- Approximately 67,700 ground troops and 15,000 naval personnel participated.
- The U.S. invasion was authorized due to Iraq's violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1441, regarding weapons of mass destruction (WMDs).
- Iraqi forces were defeated quickly, with Baghdad falling within five weeks.
- Post-invasion, an insurgency emerged, fueled by al-Qaeda and tribal conflicts (Sunni vs. Shia).
- The mission officially ended on December 15, 2011, after nearly nine years, with approximately 4,500 U.S. troop casualties.
ISIS Rise and Operation Inherent Resolve
- Following the withdrawal of U.S. forces, the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) seized territory in Syria and Iraq.
- ISIS's actions caused significant casualties, destruction, and human rights abuses.
- Operation Inherent Resolve was launched on October 17, 2014, in response to ISIS.
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