Cutaways of Tony Blair delivering Chilcot response

The transcript discusses the importance of taking the UN route in building a coalition, emphasizing that the commitment to military action was conditional on Saddam's compliance. It highlights the challenges faced in Iraq post-2003, including the withdrawal of the UN mission following a bombing and the subsequent instability. The situation improved by 2010 with a peaceful election and the defeat of Al Qaeda in Iraq.

What was the primary reason for advocating the UN route in international conflicts?

• To ensure unilateral decision-making

• To build a broad coalition

• To bypass international laws

• To avoid any form of negotiation

What was the condition set by the US and UK to avoid military conflict with Iraq?

• Immediate withdrawal of US troops

• Saddam's compliance with UN resolutions

• Formation of a new Iraqi government

• Complete disarmament of Iraq

What event led to the withdrawal of the UN mission in Iraq in 2003?

• The election of a new Iraqi government

• The bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The defeat of Al Qaeda in Iraq

Which year marked a largely peaceful election in Iraq?

• 2015

• 2010

• 2003

• 2004

By what year was Al Qaeda in Iraq effectively defeated?

• 2012

• 2010

• 2008

• 2005