The grim cost of the war in Iraq

Earlier this week, the Chilcot report on Britain's involvement in the Iraq War revealed that Tony Blair overstated the threat posed by Saddam Hussein. Britain also sent troops into battle who were not properly prepared and that there were no plans in place for the aftermath of the invasion. 179 British soldiers died in the conflict, along with 4,491 of their American allies. Civilian deaths between 2003 and 2016 are estimated to be in the region of 179,000. Read more on the indy100.

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Civilian deaths in Iraq war 2003-2024
U.S. spending on the Iraq war and number U.S. soldier fatalities 2003-2012
Civilian deaths per day by suicide bombings in Iraq war 2003-2013
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UK public opinion on consequences of Tony Blair's actions during the Iraq War 2016
Fallen American soldiers in Iraq up to 2020
Fallen British soldiers in Iraq war 2003-2009, by cause of death

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