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The article discusses how the Trump administration, along with the Democratic leadership, appears to have forgotten the catastrophic outcomes of America's involvement in Iraq as tensions with Iran escalate.

The article discusses the inconsistency in Trump's stance on military intervention, highlighting his shift from criticizing the Iraq War to advocating for aggressive policies against Iran without clear justification.

US President Donald Trump announced a military operation against Iran, marking the largest such action since the Iraq War in 2003, despite his previous stance against foreign wars.

The U.S. and Israel have launched a significant military operation against Iran, marking the largest military action in the Middle East since the Iraq War in 2003.

An Iran-backed Iraqi armed group warns the US of severe consequences and a lengthy conflict if it attacks Tehran.

The article discusses unproven claims about Iran's nuclear capabilities and draws parallels to past U.S. justifications for the Iraq War.

Iraqi Hezbollah Brigades are mobilizing their fighters in anticipation of a potential prolonged conflict amid rising tensions and U.S. threats of military action against Iran.

The article discusses how the fall of Saddam Hussein led to prolonged terror rather than closure in Iraq, comparing it to various historical instances of survival amidst dire circumstances.

The article discusses the diminishing effectiveness of war as a tool for achieving political objectives in the 21st century, as illustrated by major conflicts from Ukraine to Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Baghdad Pact, formed in 1955, was a defensive alliance aimed at countering Soviet influence in the Middle East, involving Iraq, Turkey, the UK, Pakistan, and Iran, before its eventual decline and dissolution.

Tensions between Iraq and Kuwait are escalating over maritime boundaries, echoing the conflicts of the Gulf War, with Iraq's recent UN submission raising concerns about Kuwait's territorial integrity.

José Barco, a war veteran who fought in Iraq, has been deported to Mexico after serving 16 years in prison and enduring a lengthy immigration detention process.

The article discusses the largest American military build-up in the region in nearly a quarter-century, comparable to the onset of the Iraq War in 2003.

US-Iran indirect negotiations on Iran's nuclear program have ended without progress, raising fears of a potential war.

Norwegian soldiers have been evacuated from Iraq and Jordan amid rising tensions in the region due to threats of retaliation from Iran against potential U.S. military actions.

Experts suggest that the current U.S. military buildup in the Middle East aimed at Iran signals a pressure campaign rather than an intention for regime change, contrasting with the 2003 Iraq War buildup.

The US is deploying a significant number of fighter jets and military aircraft to the Middle East amidst negotiations for a nuclear deal with Iran, marking the largest air power mobilization in the region since the Iraq War in 2003.

Military tensions in the Middle East are escalating dramatically, with reports suggesting the US may initiate large-scale military operations against Iran as early as this weekend.

The article discusses the ineffectiveness of international responses to the ongoing crisis in Sudan, drawing parallels with the failed US-led governance model in Iraq post-2003.

Veteran Simon Brown recalls the traumatic experience of being shot in the face during the Iraq War, which left him blinded and changed his life forever.

A new national event to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Iraq War has been announced by the Royal British Legion in the UK, focusing on remembering the sacrifices of veterans and the fallen soldiers.

This Iraqi social drama, winner of the Golden Camera at Cannes, follows a girl's quest for ingredients to bake a commemorative cake for Saddam Hussein against the backdrop of the Gulf War.

A recent Iraqi study reveals the environmental impact of military activity, specifically how depleted uranium used during the 2003 American invasion and subsequent battles has led to contamination affecting the health of Iraqi children.

The Guardian reflects on its field coverage of the 2003 Iraq invasion, chronicling the profound impacts and memories from that turbulent period.

The article follows the story of Lamia, a nine-year-old girl in Southern Iraq during the tumultuous year of 1991, as she navigates the harsh realities of war and sanctions.

Syrian and Iraqi anti-drug services seized 2.5 million captagon pills during operations in both countries, which have become a major export product of Syria amid its ongoing civil war.

The article reflects on the 35th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm, which marked the end of the Gulf War initiated by Iraq's invasion of Kuwait in 1990, highlighting the subsequent influence of powerful nations.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi claims that recent protests have turned into a terrorist war against Iran, attributing the violence and killings to the involvement of Mossad operatives.

The film 'Masterpiece,' inspired by real-life military experiences during the Iraq conflict, is gaining recognition on Netflix as one of the best war movies available.

The article discusses America's historical failures in nation-building efforts, particularly reflecting on Robert McNamara's insight regarding the Vietnam War and its implications for similar endeavors in Iraq and elsewhere.

Recently released files indicate that Tony Blair's government sought to persuade Australian Prime Minister John Howard to commit troops to Iraq following the fall of Saddam Hussein, despite Howard's reluctance towards troop deployment.

The Doctors Without Borders hospital in Amman is a vital facility providing reconstructive surgery to wounded civilians from Iraq, Syria, and Gaza, focusing on complex injuries from explosions.