14 July Revolution

The 14 July Revolution also called the 1958 Iraqi military coup was a coup d'etat that happened during 14 July 1958. This resulted in the murder of Faisal II and the removal of the Hashemite-led Kingdom of Iraq.

Iraqi revolution
Part of the Arab Cold War
Abdul Salam Arif and Abd al-Karim Qasim, the leaders of the revolution
Date 14 July 1958 Location Iraq Result Victory for the Free Officers Overthrow of the Iraqi monarchy Death 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 Iraqi Republic
Belligerents
Arab Federation Kingdom of Iraq Royal Guard Supported by: Kingdom of Jordan	Free Officers 19th Brigade 20th Brigade
Commanders and leaders
King Faisal II  Prince Abd al-Ilah  Nuri al-Said  Ibrahim Hashem X	Abd al-Karim Qasim Abdul Salam Arif Muhammad Najib ar-Ruba'i Surat al-Haj Sri Nazem Tabakli
Strength
15,000 troops
Casualties and losses
3 US citizens killed Number of Jordanian officials killed Total: ~100 killed