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The location [Iraq] is the primary site of the [2003 US-led invasion of Iraq], which served as the catalyst for significant geopolitical shifts, including the toppling of the Ba'ath regime {fact:4, fact:12} and the subsequent rise of Iranian influence within the country {fact:3, fact:9, fact:10}.
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The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu 2 facts
claimThe 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, which eliminated the Baathist government, was a key factor in the convergence of diverse Iraqi Shiite militias under Iranian coordination.
claimHistorically, Iran's most valuable strategic openings have resulted from missteps by the United States and its regional partners, such as the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the 2018 withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action.
United States Foreign Intelligence Relationships everycrsreport.com 1 fact
claimThe Bush Administration cited reporting on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction as one reason for invading Iraq in 2003.
Iran at a Historical Crossroads - E-International Relations e-ir.info 1 fact
claimThe 2003 US invasion of Iraq resulted in chaos and insurgency, a scenario that Iran's leadership seeks to avoid.
Iran's Islamist Proxies in the Middle East - Wilson Center wilsoncenter.org 1 fact
accountThe Badr Organization, a Shiite militia, was based in Iran during the rule of Saddam Hussein and returned to Iraq following the 2003 U.S. invasion.
Domestic and International Factors Affecting Iranian Foreign Policy ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceAnoushiravan Ehteshami published 'Iran's International Posture After the Fall of Baghdad' in the Middle East Journal in 2004, analyzing Iran's foreign policy shifts following the 2003 invasion of Iraq.
War by Proxy: Iran's Growing Footprint in the Middle East - CSIS csis.org 1 fact
accountThe 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq and the subsequent inability of the United States to prevent Iran from filling the power vacuum, combined with the establishment of a Shia-dominated government in Baghdad, contributed to a rise in Iranian influence and an increase in IRGC-QF-supported militias.