The Iraqi defector "Curve Ball" | 60 Minutes Archive
Summary
The U.S. military has officially ended its anti-ISIS mission in Iraq, more than 20 years after the 2003 invasion that removed Saddam Hussein from power. An Iraqi defector known as "Curve Ball" gave false information about Iraq’s weapons programs, which was a major reason for the invasion.Key Facts
- The U.S. has finished its anti-ISIS operation in Iraq after more than two decades.
- The 2003 invasion aimed to remove Saddam Hussein as Iraq’s president.
- An Iraqi defector, nicknamed "Curve Ball," falsely claimed Iraq had a mobile biological weapons program.
- This false claim helped justify the U.S. decision to invade Iraq in 2003.
- Bob Simon interviewed Curve Ball for CBS News 60 Minutes in 2011.
- Curve Ball admitted to not telling the truth about the weapons program.
- The report is part of the CBS News 60 Minutes archive, covering past news stories.
- The U.S. involvement in Iraq began with complex goals including fighting terrorism and restoring stability.
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