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The Iraq War, initiated in 2003 with the US and UK leading a coalition, aimed to dismantle Saddam Hussein's regime over WMD allegations. Britain's involvement, influenced by Tony Blair's policies and the special relationship with the US, faced criticism for the misrepresented intelligence on WMDs and the war's aftermath, including political fallout and increased terrorism threats.
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The Gulf War and subsequent sanctions against Iraq contributed to tensions and perceptions of Saddam Hussein as a regional aggressor
"Axis of Evil" Speech
President George W. Bush's 2002 speech framing Iraq as a global threat heightened tensions and concerns about regional stability
UK Dossier
The UK government's presentation of a dossier alleging Iraq's WMD programs became a key argument for military intervention
Despite widespread international protests and the absence of a second UN Security Council resolution, the UK Parliament voted to support the invasion of Iraq
The Coalition Forces engaged the Iraqi military and paramilitary forces, leading to the swift toppling of Saddam Hussein's regime
The Coalition faced a diverse array of insurgent factions, including sectarian militias and jihadist groups, in their efforts to stabilize Iraq
The Coalition received political and logistical support from a 'coalition of the willing,' including contributions from multiple countries
Concerns about regional stability and global security, as well as Prime Minister Tony Blair's commitment to liberal interventionism, played a role in the UK's decision to join the invasion of Iraq
The heightened focus on counter-terrorism post-9/11 and the desire to maintain the 'special relationship' with the United States were central to the UK's decision to join the Iraq War
The UK's concurrent engagement in Afghanistan reflected a broader commitment to the U.S.-led War on Terror
The Iraq War resulted in significant civilian casualties and contributed to widespread displacement and humanitarian crises
The Blair government faced intense scrutiny and criticism over the decision to go to war, particularly regarding the misrepresented intelligence on WMDs
The 2005 London bombings were perceived by some as a repercussion of the UK's involvement in Iraq, highlighting the interconnected nature of domestic and foreign policy in the context of global terrorism