2014 ⟶ ISIL Offensive in Northern Iraq and US-Led Coalition Intervention

ISIL begins its offensive in northern Iraq, leading to inter...
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💣 U.S. Invasion of Iraq and Saddam Hussein's Ouster

March 19: The United States invades Iraq and ousts Saddam Hussein, triggering worldwide protests and an 8 year war.⟶
U.S. Invasion of Iraq and Saddam Hussein's Ouster (2003)
WarfareInvasionIraq WarSaddam HusseinMilitary InterventionGeopolitics
IraqIraqUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited KingdomUnited KingdomAustraliaAustraliaPolandPoland

🕊️ United States Military Withdrawal from Iraq

Iraq War ends.⟶
United States Military Withdrawal from Iraq (2011)
Iraq WarMilitary WithdrawalPost-WarInsurgencyGeopoliticsSovereigntyWar on Terror
IraqIraqUnited StatesUnited States

⚔️ ISIL Offensive in Northern Iraq and US-Led Coalition Intervention

ISIL begins its offensive in northern Iraq, leading to intervention in Iraq and Syria by a US-led coalition.⟶
ISIL Offensive in Northern Iraq and US-Led Coalition Intervention (2014)
WarfareTerrorismISILISISIraq WarSyrian Civil WarGeopolitics
IraqIraqSyriaSyriaUnited StatesUnited StatesUnited KingdomUnited KingdomFranceFranceAustraliaAustraliaCanadaCanada

✈️ Russia Launches Air Strikes in Syria

September 30: Russia begins air strikes against ISIL and anti-government forces in Syria⟶
Russia Launches Air Strikes in Syria (2015)
ISILISISSyrian Civil WarAir StrikesMilitary InterventionMiddle East ConflictGeopolitics
SyriaSyriaRussiaRussia

🚩 ISIL's Territorial Defeat

ISIL loses the last of its territory.⟶
ISILISISTerrorismCivil WarMilitary Conflict
SyriaSyriaIraqIraq

💥 Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed in Barisha Raid

Barisha raid ends in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.⟶
Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Killed in Barisha Raid (2019)
War on TerrorISISTerrorismMilitary OperationsSyrian Civil WarUnited States Military
SyriaSyriaUnited StatesUnited States