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Which countries led the invasion of Iraq in 2003?
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Iraq War
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The invasion of Iraq in 2003 was led by the United States and the United Kingdom.12
Following the breakdown of diplomatic efforts and the rejection of an ultimatum for Iraqi President Saddam Hussein to leave the country, these two nations assembled a "coalition of the willing" to launch the military campaign. On March 20, 2003, American and British ground forces initiated the invasion from Kuwait, supported by precision air attacks. While the United States and the United Kingdom were the primary leaders of the military action, other nations were part of the broader coalition that participated in the subsequent occupation and stabilization efforts.1342