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The Iraq War in 60 Seconds or Less #shorts

Simon Whistler · May 19, 2023 · 1 min video · Middle East

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Now you've definitely heard of the Iraq war, it started all the way back in 2003, when the US and some of its allies invaded Iraq. Why did they do it? Well, the official reason was that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, and that was a threat to global security, but as it turned out, there were no WMDs to be found.

The war lasted for over eight years, during which thousands of lives were lost and billions of dollars were spent. The US led coalition, toppled Saddam Hussein's government, but the country was left in chaos and sectarian violence erupted. The war became deeply unpopular in the US, with many questioning its legitimacy and cost.

It was a major factor in the decline of George W. Bush's presidency. Eventually, the US and its allies withdrew their troops from Iraq, but the country was left with shattered infrastructure and ongoing political instability.

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