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1958 revolution of Iraq

14 July Revolution
Part of the Arab Cold War
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Abdul Salam Arif and Abd al-Karim Qasim, the leaders of the revolution.
Date 14 July 1958
Location Iraq
Result

Overthrow of the Iraqi monarchy Execution of King Faisal II and his family
Execution of Prince 'Abd al-Ilah
Execution of Prime minister Nuri al-Said
End of the Hashemite dynasty in Iraq
End of the Arab Federation

Establishment of the Republic of Iraq
Belligerents

Arab Federation Arab Federation

Iraq Free Officers
Commanders and leaders

Arab Federation King Faisal II Executed
King of Iraq
Arab Federation 'Abd al-Ilah Executed
Crown Prince of Iraq

Arab Federation Nuri al-Said Executed
Prime Minister of Iraq
Iraq Abd al-Karim Qasim
Iraq Abdul Salam Arif
Iraq Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i
Strength
15,000 troops
Casualties and losses

United States 3 US citizens killed
Jordan Number of Jordanian officials killed

Total: ~100 killed

Overthrow of the Iraqi monarchy Execution of King Faisal II and his family
Execution of Prince 'Abd al-Ilah
Execution of Prime minister Nuri al-Said
End of the Hashemite dynasty in Iraq
End of the Arab Federation

Arab Federation Arab Federation

Arab Federation King Faisal II Executed
King of Iraq
Arab Federation 'Abd al-Ilah Executed
Crown Prince of Iraq


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