| Operation Desert Scorpion |
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| Part of The Iraq War |
| Date | 15 June 2003 – 29 June 2003 |
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| Location | |
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| Result |
Iraqi insurgency victory
Efforts to suppress growing insurgency ineffective. |
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| Belligerents |
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United States |
Iraqi Insurgents |
| Casualties and losses |
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52 |
1,330 detained |
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None reported on either side |
Operation Desert Scorpion was a major U.S. operation to identify and eliminate anti-coalition forces while simultaneously delivering humanitarian aid. The area of operation was mainly in north-central Iraq and was conducted between 15 and 29 June 2003. The stated task and purpose of Operation Desert Scorpion was to defeat remaining enemy non-compliant forces. It was planned as a major operation supporting the first "post-hostilities" campaign plan which had been issued just a week prior to its inception.