2006 ⟶ Saddam Hussein Executed by Hanging

December 30: Execution of Saddam Hussein by hanging.
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🔎 United States Demands Unfettered Access for Weapons Inspectors in Iraq

America demands Iraq allow unfettered access to weapons inspectors.⟶
United States Demands Unfettered Access for Weapons Inspectors in Iraq (2002)
Iraq WarWeapons of Mass DestructionUnited NationsSaddam HusseinDiplomacyInternational Relations
IraqIraqUnited StatesUnited States

💣 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

⚔️ Second Battle of Fallujah

November 7 – December 23: The Second Battle of Fallujah occurs. It is the deadliest American battle since the Vietnam War, killing 95 troops.⟶
Second Battle of Fallujah (2004)
Iraq WarBattleMilitary ConflictInsurgencyUnited States ArmyUrban WarfareSiegeCasualties
IraqIraqUnited StatesUnited States

⚰️ Saddam Hussein Executed by Hanging

December 30: Execution of Saddam Hussein by hanging.⟶
Saddam Hussein Executed by Hanging (2006)
Iraq WarSaddam HusseinExecutionWar on TerrorInternational LawHuman RightsRegime Change
IraqIraqUnited StatesUnited States

🕊️ 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

💰 Trump Administration Reinstates Sanctions on Iran

The Trump administration reimposes sanctions against Iran.⟶
Trump Administration Reinstates Sanctions on Iran (2018)
SanctionsDonald TrumpForeign PolicyMiddle East PoliticsInternational Relations
United StatesUnited StatesIranIran