a) Operation Red Dawn

Operation Red Dawn, named after the 1984 American film, was the code name for the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in December 2003. This operation was a part of the Iraq War and involved an extensive manhunt. Saddam’s capture near his hometown of Tikrit by U.S. forces marked a significant moment in the war, symbolizing the downfall of his regime and shifting the focus towards the reconstruction and stabilization of Iraq.