The White House declares “the regime is gone.”ĪpSeven US prisoners of war are rescued by US troops. A large statue of Hussein is toppled in Firdos Square. MaHussein speaks on Iraqi TV, calling the coalition’s attacks “shameful crimes against Iraq and humanity.”ĪpCoalition forces take Baghdad. MaBush announces US and coalition forces have begun military action against Iraq. MaBush issues an ultimatum to Hussein and his family - leave Iraq within 48 hours or face military action. The resolution threatens “serious consequences” as a result of Iraq’s “continued violations of its obligations.”įebruUS Secretary of State Colin Powell makes the case to the UN that Hussein poses an imminent threat.įebruUN Chief Weapons Inspector Hans Blix reports to the UN Security Council that his team has found no weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. NovemThe UN Security Council adopts Resolution 1441, giving Iraq a final chance to comply with its “disarmament obligations” and outlining strict new weapons inspections with the goal of completing the disarmament process. Bush signs a congressional resolution authorizing him to go to war if Iraqi President Saddam Hussein refuses to give up weapons of mass destruction in compliance with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
In December 2011, the last US troops in Iraq crossed the border into Kuwait, marking the end of the almost-nine year war. Here’s a look at the Iraq War which was known as Operation Iraqi Freedom until September 2010, when it was renamed Operation New Dawn.
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