Fallujah [a] (Arabic: ٱلْفَلُّوجَة al-Fallūjah [el.fɐl.ˈluː.dʒɐ]) is a city in Al Anbar Governorate, Iraq. Situated on the Euphrates River, it is located roughly 69 kilometres (43 mi) to the west of the capital city of Baghdad and 50 kilometres (31 mi) from the neighboring city of Ramadi.

In early January 2014, Iraq's Fallujah had "fallen completely" out of the Iraqi government's control. The center of the city was reportedly in control of fighters from the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria. While some families were fleeing Fallujah, others waited for ISIS to take over Ramadi. [7]

Religiously conservative, tribal, and traditional, Fallujah was something of an urban oasis resting in the secluded, western province of Anbar—the largest of Iraq’s nineteen governorates.

The Second Battle of Fallujah, initially codenamed Operation Phantom Fury, Operation al-Fajr (Arabic: الفجر, lit. 'The Dawn') was an American-led offensive of the Iraq War that began on 7 November 2004 and lasted about six weeks.

2016年6月3日 · Falluja was the first Iraqi city to fall to ISIS fighters in 2014 and remains one of two strongholds for the extremists (the other is the northern city of Mosul). It is the third major battle for...

Fallujah, city, Al-Anbar governorate, central Iraq. The city lies along the Euphrates River between Al-Ramadi and Baghdad. Since ancient times it has been known for its canals and other waterways. In modern times it is known for resisting U.S.-led forces in the Iraq War and as Iraq’s first city to fall to ISIL.

More than 12,000 U.S. service members from all branches, the British military and Iraqi security forces formed a coalition to rid Fallujah, Iraq, of violent extremists and insurgents who used the city as a safe haven and base of operations, jeopardizing the future of the country.

2024年11月14日 · The city of Fallujah, 40 miles west of Baghdad along the Euphrates River, became a hotbed for insurgent fighters and the scene of the bloodiest battle for U.S.-led coalition troops during the Iraq War. Here is a look back at the major turning points over the last 20 years.

2024年7月17日 · Fallujah, a name synonymous with modern warfare, is a testament to its people’s resilience and the transformative power of time. It’s been two decades since the battle laid waste to the city. This article delves into Fallujah’s current state, examining its infrastructure reconstruction, community revitalization, and taking on the ...