Costly Iraq war left US no stronger in Middle East
- Published: 17 Mar 2013 at 11.49
- Online news: World
The US-led invasion of Iraq overthrew a dictator, but 10 years on the war is seen to have destabilized the Middle East, exposed the limits of military power and left America no stronger than before.
Baghdad is shown under heavy US-led bombardment on the first day of the US-led invasion of Iraq that toppled Saddam Hussein, March 20, 2013. The US-led invasion of Iraq overthrew a dictator, but 10 years on the war is seen to have destabilized the Middle East, exposed the limits of military power and left America no stronger than before.
With US forces having withdrawn after the deaths of almost 4,500 American troops and an estimated $1 trillion outlay, there is little soul-searching in Washington today about a war that has faded from public consciousness.
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