2003 Invasion of Iraq

The 2003 Invasion of Iraq was a military operation led by the United States, supported by allies, to overthrow Iraqi President Saddam Hussein. The U.S. government argued that Iraq possessed weapons of mass destruction and posed a threat to global security. The invasion began in March 2003, quickly toppling Hussein's regime. However, no such weapons were found, leading to widespread controversy and debate over the justification for the war. The aftermath saw significant instability in Iraq, resulting in a lengthy insurgency and ongoing conflict, which raised questions about the consequences of intervention in foreign nations.