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Maria Zakharova: The 2003 US invasion of Iraq triggered decades of instability

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the cause of many years of instability in the Middle East.
The statement came amid the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq and the end of Operation Inherent Resolve.

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In 2003, the United States launched a military invasion of Iraq. Operation Inherent Resolve was aimed at combating terrorist groups in the region.

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Maria Zakharova said the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 triggered decades of instability in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the last American troops from Iraq and the end of the international Operation Inherent Resolve.

MOSCOW, October 2 - RIA Novosti. The 2003 US invasion of Iraq triggered decades of instability in the Middle East, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said in light of the withdrawal of US troops from Iraqi territory.

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Maria Zakharova: The 2003 US invasion of Iraq triggered decades of instability

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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 was the cause of many years of instability in the Middle East.
The statement came amid the withdrawal of American troops from Iraq and the end of Operation Inherent Resolve.

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Why It Matters

In 2003, the United States launched a military invasion of Iraq. Operation Inherent Resolve was aimed at combating terrorist groups in the region.

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Brief retelling from RIA II

Maria Zakharova said the US invasion of Iraq in 2003 triggered decades of instability in the Middle East.

US President Donald Trump announced the withdrawal of the last American troops from Iraq and the end of the international Operation Inherent Resolve.

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What are the US's future plans to ensure security in the region?

Maria Zakharova: The 2003 US invasion of Iraq triggered decades of instability

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