Britain's Blair Apologizes for 'Mistakes' in 2003 Iraq Invasion

Former British Prime MInister Tony Blair apologized for what he calls "mistakes" made during the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. In an interview with CNN, Blair also cited that military intervention as a trigger for current conflicts in the region, including the rise of the Islamic State group in Iraq and Syria. "Of course you can't say those of us who removed Saddam in 2003 bear no responsibility for the situation in 2015,'' he said. While critical of the...

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