OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom)

Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) was a U.S.-led military campaign launched in 2003 to remove Saddam Hussein from power in Iraq. The goal was to eliminate weapons of mass destruction, establish a democratic government, and promote stability in the region. The operation involved deploying troops to challenge Iraqi forces, combat insurgencies, and support rebuilding efforts. It marked a significant military intervention that led to Iraq’s transition from dictatorship to a fragile democracy, although it also faced controversy over the justification and long-term consequences of the invasion.