2000s in Iraq

The Iraq War, also referred to as the Second Gulf War, was a protracted armed conflict in Iraq from 2003 to 2011. It began with the invasion by a United States–led coalition, which resulted in the overthrow of the Ba'athist government of Saddam Hussein. During the US occupation of Iraq, the conflict persisted as an insurgency that arose against coalition forces and the newly established Iraqi government. US forces were officially withdrawn in 2011. In 2014, the US became re-engaged in Iraq, leading a new coalition under Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve, as the conflict evolved into the ongoing Islamic State insurgency.

military campaign started after September 11 attacks

Republic of Iraq from 1968 to 2003 during the time of Ba'athism

ongoing warfare in mainly central Iraq, which began after the 2003 invasion of Iraq

1992–2003 U.S. military operation in southern Iraq

armed conflict in Iraq

financial and trade embargo imposed by the United Nations Security Council on Ba'athist Iraq

United States military deployment on Iraqi territory after US led invasion in 2003

Campaign of the Iraq War, 2003–2011

overview of Iraq-related events during the year of 2003