UK military operations in Iraq are being conducted under the name Operation TELIC. UK forces in Iraq are a part of the United-States-led Multi-National Force - Iraq (or MNF-I).

The mission of MNF-I is, in partnership with the Iraqi Government, to conduct operations against former regime extremists and foreign terrorists, and to organise, train, and equip Iraqi security forces in order to create a security environment that permits the process described in UNSCR 1637 to be completed on schedule.

The overwhelming majority of UK personnel in Iraq are based in South-East Iraq, with a small number based in Baghdad and around the country to liaise and co-ordinate with other Coalition and Iraqi forces. A complete list of UK Forces deployed on Operation TELIC can be found via the link on the right.

UK forces' efforts in Iraq are mainly targeted at helping the Iraqis develop their own effective security forces (known as "Security Sector Reform"). Assisting the Iraqis to improve the security environment remains our top priority.

Along with their US and other allies in the UN-mandated Multi-National Force, they continue to work with the new, democratically-elected Iraqi Government to restore normality, maintain security and counter the insurgents determined to bring chaos and undermine the democratic process.