The long-lasting impact of the U.S. invasion of Iraq

Timeline of events: 20 years since U.S.-led invasion of Iraq

Lessons From History Series: The U.S. Invasion of Iraq—Twenty Years Later

History / Reels on Instagram: "Context: The US invasion of Iraq in March 2003, codenamed Operation Iraqi Freedom, was a rapid invasion by the US-led coalition that overthrew Saddam Hussein’s regime, justified by claims of WMD. These weapons were not found, and no WMD was found, which contributed to the subsequent insurgency and sectarian violence. The war led to a long and costly occupation, followed by the U.S. withdrawal in 2011. The US forces stole $868 million worth of gold bullion in Iraq (