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The start of the Iraq War 20 years later in photos

On March 20, 2003, the U.S. carried out its first airstrikes in Iraq.

WEKU · Mar 20, 2023

Economic Development in Iraq Requires Energy Transition

Iraq is one of the world’s largest energy exporters and has the potential to be a reliable global source for energy production and distribution, according to the Managing Director of Siemens Energy in the Middle East Dietmar Siersdorfer. The Middle Eastern country, however, faces many challenges to secure energy at…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

Abu Al-Ragheb: King Abdullah Warned Bush against Opening Gates of Hell in Iraq

Former Jordanian Prime Minister Ali Abu Al-Ragheb revealed to Asharq Al-Awsat, and for the first time, the behind-the-scenes dealings related to the build up of the US invasion of Iraq in March 2003. Jordan had repeatedly warned decision-makers in the West that chaos would reign in Iraq should the invasion…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 20, 2023

How many of those calling for Putin’s arrest were complicit in the illegal invasion of Iraq?

Gordon Brown, Condoleezza Rice and Alastair Campbell are as responsible for an illegal war as the Russian leader’s ‘henchmen’ they condemn, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

Should parliament be able to vote on whether to go to war? Former-intelligence-officer-turned-MP Andrew Wilkie argues yes

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie blew the whistle on faulty evidence that had led to the Iraq War in 2003. Now, 20 years on, he is inside parliament, arguing decisions on whether to go to war should be made by the whole of parliament, not just by the government.

ABC News · Mar 20, 2023

20 years on, was removing Saddam Hussein worth the war in Iraq?

Twenty years after the US-led invasion of Iraq, the effects of war and occupation still reverberate through the region.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023

Iraq invasion: 9 Mirror front pages that captured strength of opposition to war

As the world marks the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq today, we look back at The Mirror's coverage from the time which showed the strength of opposition to the war

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

Iraq veteran says friends call him at 3am 'with pistol in hand' over war horrors

Twenty years on from the US and UK's invasion of Iraq and many veterans are still living with PTSD from the horrific things they experienced

Daily Mirror · Mar 20, 2023

'Tony Blair's invasion of Iraq is a warning to Keir Starmer on defence spending'

The Labour leader must bear his predecessors in mind over the Labour Party's policy on defence, an area has historically been a sticky issue for the Labour Party

Daily Mirror · Mar 19, 2023

Shock and awe: Robert Fisk’s dispatch as bombs rained down on Baghdad

The Iraq war began 20 years ago with a night of bombing on capital Baghdad – and Robert Fisk was there to witness it all. Here, we reproduce that day’s reports from The Independent’s celebrated Middle East correspondent

The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2023