The operation quickly resulted in the overthrow of Saddam Hussein's government. The claims regarding weapons of mass destruction put forward as the justification for the intervention were not subsequently confirmed and gave rise to intense controversy internationally. After the war, Iraq experienced a long period of instability, sectarian conflict, and foreign military presence; the intervention deeply affected the balances in the Middle East.
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Frequently asked questions
- What was Iraq War?
- In 2003, a United States-led coalition launched a military intervention against Iraq.
- When did Iraq War happen?
- 2003 CE