Was there a major conflict in Tikrit after the 2003 invasion?
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Tikrit was the hometown of former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, and as such was a key strategic location for the US military after the 2003 invasion. The city was besieged by American forces for several months, and eventually fell in April 2003. However, fighting continued in the city for several years, with insurgents launching a number of attacks against US and Iraqi forces.
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