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Overview
Tony Blair led the UK into the Iraq War based on the false claim that Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction. The Chilcot Report found the war was based on flawed intelligence and Blair overstated the threat. Hundreds of thousands died in the resulting chaos.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
IRAQ WAR: Led UK into war based on false WMD claims
CHILCOT REPORT: Found war was unjustified
"DODGY DOSSIER": Sexed-up intelligence claims
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS DEAD: Iraq death toll
WAR CRIMINAL ACCUSATIONS: Global campaign for prosecution
POST-PM WEALTH: Made millions from dictators
Related Investigations (2)
Criminal Charges & Violations
2 documented violations
Rome Statute Article 8 bisCrime of Aggression, Iraq War(INTERNATIONAL)
Rome Statute Article 8War Crimes, Iraq civilian deaths(INTERNATIONAL)
Known Associates & Connections
George W. Bush
Iraq War partner
Sources & Documentation
4 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- May 6, 1953
- Birthplace
- Edinburgh, Scotland
Education
- •Oxford University
Key Timeline
May 6, 1953
Born in Scotland
1997
Becomes Prime Minister
2003
Leads UK into Iraq War
2007
Leaves office
2016
Chilcot Report criticizes war