The Ongoing Impact of the Iraq War 20 Years Later.
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The US still grapples with the consequences of invading Iraq 20 years ago, including diminished US influence in the Middle East, the empowerment of Iran, the unnerving of Gulf Arab states, communal strife, and the rise of ISIS. The costs of US involvement in Iraq and Syria are estimated at $1.79 trillion, with military deaths at 4,599 and total deaths at 550,000 to 584,000. The decision to invade Iraq based on erroneous intelligence about WMDs damaged US credibility. A debate still rages among officials over Obama's decision to withdraw troops in 2011, which left a vacuum filled by ISIS.
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