The U.S. Still Has Thousands Of Troops In The Middle East

The video discusses the deployment of US troops in allied countries and the Middle East, focusing on operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. It highlights troop levels, key military operations, and the political and strategic implications of troop withdrawals. The video also addresses the US's vested interests in the Middle East, including promoting peace, protecting oil reserves, and combating terrorism.

What was the peak number of US troops in Afghanistan during 2010 and 2011?

• 50,000

• 150,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

When did the US launch Operation Iraqi Freedom?

• 2001

• 2005

• 2003

• 2007

How many active duty military personnel were stationed in and around Iraq six months after the invasion began?

• 100,000

• 183,000

• 250,000

• 50,000

What operation began in 2014 to combat ISIS in Iraq and Syria?

• Operation Desert Storm

• Operation Inherent Resolve

• Operation Enduring Freedom

• Operation Iraqi Freedom

What was a consequence of President Obama's 2011 withdrawal of troops from Iraq?

• Increased oil production

• Peace in the region

• The rise of ISIS

• A Turkish invasion