A joint Coalition-Iraqi security plan to clear Baghdad of militias and insurgents by dividing the city into nine monitored zones.
Key Facts
- Also known as
- Baghdad Security Plan (BSP)
- Number of zones
- 9 zones
- Arabic name
- Fardh al-Qanoon
- U.S. commander
- General David Petraeus
- Framework
- Part of the broader Surge plan developed in late 2006
Location
Cause → Event → Consequence
By late 2006, Baghdad had become engulfed in sectarian violence driven by Shiite militias and Sunni insurgents. The U.S. military developed the Surge plan to address the deteriorating security situation, with American commanders warning that failure to act decisively could doom Iraq to collapse.
Operation Imposing Law was a joint Coalition-Iraqi security operation in which Baghdad was divided into nine zones. American and Iraqi soldiers worked side by side to clear each sector of armed groups and establish Joint Security Stations to enable safe reconstruction efforts across the city.
The operation was considered a critical juncture for the U.S. presence in Iraq, with numerous members of Congress emphasizing its importance. The establishment of Joint Security Stations was intended to create conditions under which reconstruction programs could begin, aiming to restore stability across Baghdad's neighborhoods.
Belligerents & Mobilization Analysis
Side A
2 belligerents
David Petraeus.
Side B
2 belligerents