When was Tikrit invaded during the US-led invasion of Iraq?
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Answer
Tikrit was invaded during the US-led invasion of Iraq in 2003. The city was a stronghold of Saddam Hussein's Ba'ath Party and was the site of several battles between US and Iraqi forces. After a week of fighting, Tikrit was captured by US forces on April 14, 2003.
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