Operation Inherent Resolve
$46B
Cost
5,000
Troops Deployed
107
US Casualties
13,000
Civilian Deaths
Overview
The US-led international coalition campaign against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Combined air strikes, special operations, and support for local ground forces to dismantle the Islamic State's self-declared caliphate.
Outcome
ISIS territorial caliphate destroyed by 2019. However, the group persists as an insurgency across Iraq, Syria, and Africa with an estimated 10,000+ fighters.
Key Fact
The coalition conducted over 34,000 air strikes. Independent monitors estimate civilian casualties 10x higher than official Pentagon figures.