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Blair's Advisers Prompted to Caution Bush Over Iraq's 'Mission from God'

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Blair's Advisers Prompted to Caution Bush Over Iraq's 'Mission from God'

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  • Newly released documents indicate that **Tony Blair’s advisers raised concerns** about US military operations in Iraq.
  • A US official revealed **George W. Bush believed he was on a "mission from God"** in the battle against Iraqi insurgents.
  • After heavy fighting in Falluja, Blair was urged to deliver **difficult messages** to Bush for a more cautious military strategy.
  • Richard Armitage, then US deputy secretary of state, expressed the need for Bush to receive a **"dose of reality"** regarding military actions.
  • No 10 was worried about the US’s **disproportionate military tactics**, which were perceived as politically damaging and led to civilian casualties.

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