Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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The Status of Forces Agreement between the U.S. and Iraq (2008) was a bilateral pact that set the legal framework and timeline for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq and the end of the U.S. military occupation.
All labels observed (4)
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T196289 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008) Context triple: [Iraq War, keyEvent, Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)]
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A.
Iraqi no-fly zone enforcement
Iraqi no-fly zone enforcement was a post–Gulf War military operation in which coalition forces, led by the United States and its allies, patrolled and restricted Iraqi airspace to protect Kurdish and Shiite populations and contain Saddam Hussein’s regime.
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B.
Mutual Defense Agreement (1958)
The Mutual Defense Agreement (1958) is a landmark Cold War-era treaty that deepened U.S.–UK strategic cooperation by enabling extensive collaboration on nuclear weapons and defense technology.
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Headquarters Agreement between the United Nations and the United States
The Headquarters Agreement between the United Nations and the United States is the treaty that establishes the legal status, privileges, and obligations governing the UN’s presence and operations at its main headquarters in New York City.
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D.
UN Security Council Resolution 687
UN Security Council Resolution 687 is the landmark 1991 measure that set the ceasefire terms for Iraq after the Gulf War, imposing disarmament obligations, sanctions, and weapons inspections.
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E.
U.S. War Powers Resolution
The U.S. War Powers Resolution is a 1973 federal law intended to limit the president’s ability to commit U.S. armed forces to hostilities without congressional authorization, enacted in response to concerns raised by the Vietnam War.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008) Target entity description: The Status of Forces Agreement between the U.S. and Iraq (2008) was a bilateral pact that set the legal framework and timeline for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq and the end of the U.S. military occupation.
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A.
Iraqi no-fly zone enforcement
Iraqi no-fly zone enforcement was a post–Gulf War military operation in which coalition forces, led by the United States and its allies, patrolled and restricted Iraqi airspace to protect Kurdish and Shiite populations and contain Saddam Hussein’s regime.
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B.
Mutual Defense Agreement (1958)
The Mutual Defense Agreement (1958) is a landmark Cold War-era treaty that deepened U.S.–UK strategic cooperation by enabling extensive collaboration on nuclear weapons and defense technology.
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C.
Headquarters Agreement between the United Nations and the United States
The Headquarters Agreement between the United Nations and the United States is the treaty that establishes the legal status, privileges, and obligations governing the UN’s presence and operations at its main headquarters in New York City.
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D.
UN Security Council Resolution 687
UN Security Council Resolution 687 is the landmark 1991 measure that set the ceasefire terms for Iraq after the Gulf War, imposing disarmament obligations, sanctions, and weapons inspections.
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E.
U.S. War Powers Resolution
The U.S. War Powers Resolution is a 1973 federal law intended to limit the president’s ability to commit U.S. armed forces to hostilities without congressional authorization, enacted in response to concerns raised by the Vietnam War.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Status of Forces Agreement
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bilateral agreement ⓘ international treaty ⓘ |
| affirms | Iraqi sovereignty over territory, airspace, and waters ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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surface form:
Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq On the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities during Their Temporary Presence in Iraq
Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008) ⓘ
surface form:
U.S.–Iraq SOFA
Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008) ⓘ
surface form:
U.S.–Iraq Status of Forces Agreement
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| approvalDate | 2008-12-04 ⓘ |
| approvedBy | Presidency Council of Iraq ⓘ |
| containsProvision |
Iraqi primary jurisdiction over U.S. personnel for serious crimes committed off duty and outside U.S. installations
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prohibition on U.S. use of Iraqi territory to launch attacks against other countries ⓘ requirement for U.S. forces to coordinate military operations with Iraqi authorities ⓘ return of all U.S.-controlled Iraqi facilities to Iraqi ownership ⓘ |
| context |
Iraq War
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post-2003 U.S. occupation of Iraq ⓘ |
| countrySignatory |
Iraq
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United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
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| ended |
Multinational force in Iraq
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surface form:
U.S. military occupation of Iraq
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| enteredIntoForceOn | 2009-01-01 ⓘ |
| expiration | 2011-12-31 ⓘ |
| language |
Arabic
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English ⓘ |
| negotiatedUnder |
George W. Bush
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surface form:
George W. Bush administration
|
| providesFor | complete withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraqi territory ⓘ |
| ratificationDate | 2008-11-27 ⓘ |
| ratifiedBy | Council of Representatives of Iraq ⓘ |
| regulates |
jurisdiction over U.S. forces in Iraq
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movement of U.S. forces in and out of Iraq ⓘ status of U.S. military personnel in Iraq ⓘ use of Iraqi territory and facilities by U.S. forces ⓘ |
| relatedAgreement | Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq ⓘ |
| requires | withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraqi cities by 2009-06-30 ⓘ |
| setsLegalFrameworkFor |
temporary presence of U.S. forces in Iraq
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withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq ⓘ |
| signatoryRole |
Prime Minister of Iraq
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United States Ambassador to Iraq ⓘ
surface form:
U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
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| signedBy |
Nouri al-Maliki
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Ryan Crocker ⓘ |
| signedIn | Baghdad ⓘ |
| signedOn | 2008-11-17 ⓘ |
| subjectMatter |
carrying and storage of weapons by U.S. forces
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detention operations and transfer of detainees ⓘ entry and exit of U.S. forces and contractors ⓘ environmental and health standards for U.S. operations ⓘ jurisdiction and criminal liability of U.S. forces ⓘ ownership of installations and property ⓘ security cooperation ⓘ taxation and customs for U.S. forces and contractors ⓘ |
| timeLimited | true ⓘ |
| withdrawalDeadline | 2011-12-31 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008) Description of subject: The Status of Forces Agreement between the U.S. and Iraq (2008) was a bilateral pact that set the legal framework and timeline for the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq and the end of the U.S. military occupation.
Referenced by (8)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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alsoKnownAs
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Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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this entity surface form:
U.S.–Iraq Status of Forces Agreement
Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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alsoKnownAs
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Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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this entity surface form:
U.S.–Iraq SOFA
Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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alsoKnownAs
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Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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this entity surface form:
Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq On the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities during Their Temporary Presence in Iraq
Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq
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separateFrom
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Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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this entity surface form:
Agreement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq On the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities during Their Temporary Presence in Iraq
Strategic Framework Agreement between the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq
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relatedAgreement
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Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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this entity surface form:
U.S.–Iraq Status of Forces Agreement
this entity surface form:
U.S.–Iraq Status of Forces Agreement
United States Forces – Iraq
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legalBasis
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Status of Forces Agreement between U.S. and Iraq (2008)
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this entity surface form:
U.S.–Iraq Status of Forces Agreement