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Gulf War II: Iraq 2003

On 17 March 2003 United States President George W. Bush gave Saddam Hussein an ultimatum. Either Saddam Hussein and his sons left Iraq within 48 hours or the United States would pursue military action against Iraq. Saddam Hussein flatly rejected US ultimatum. The ultimatum expired on 20 March and the military operation began. MORE
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