On June 19, 2004, the United States conducted an airstrike in Fallujah, Iraq, targeting a safehouse of the extremist group led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. This operation was part of the broader efforts to combat insurgency and stabilize Iraq following the 2003 invasion. The airstrike aimed to dismantle the leadership of Zarqawi's group, which was responsible for numerous attacks and increasing instability in the region.
This event underscored the intense and ongoing military efforts in Iraq during that period, highlighting the significant challenges faced by the newly formed Iraqi government and its allies. The strike was a critical moment in the U.S. military's strategy to counteract the growing influence of extremist groups in the area.
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