For the World War II operation, see Operation Scorpion (World War Two).
| Operation Scorpion |
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| Part of the Iraq War |
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| Belligerents |
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| | - Iraqi insurgents
- Mujahideen Shura Council
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| Strength |
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| Unknown | Unknown |
| Casualties and losses |
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| None reported | 52 detained |
Location of Kirkuk within Iraq |
Operation Scorpion was a joint United States–Iraqi air assault offensive targeting insurgents near the city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq. It was led by an Iraqi command and targeted 8 villages in the area. By the end of the operation, around 52 suspected insurgents were detained.
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