U.S. ↔ 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq

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The U.S. is directly linked to the 2003 invasion of Iraq as the primary initiator and leader of the military action, as evidenced by its role in the conflict's origins and subsequent regional instability described in [1], [2], [3], and [4].

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The path forward on Iran and its proxy forces - Brookings Institution brookings.edu Brookings 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.