Operation Octave Quartz

Operation Octave Quartz was a military effort by the United States in 1990 aimed at disabling Iraq's nuclear weapons program after the Gulf War. Using precise military strikes, the operation targeted and destroyed key nuclear facilities and equipment believed to be part of Iraq's effort to develop nuclear weapons. The goal was to prevent Iraq from rebuilding its nuclear capabilities and to enhance regional security. The operation demonstrated the importance of covert and targeted actions in disarming WMD programs, emphasizing the need for accurate intelligence and strategic precision in non-proliferation efforts.