Tony Blair Warned In 2002 That Iraq Invasion Was Illegal
No real surprise here, though the open discussion of holding a former British Prime Minister accountable for war crimes is noteworthy, and possible grounds for similar pursuits in the United States.
“Today’s revelations show that Lord Goldsmith told Mr. Blair at the outset, and in writing, that military action against Iraq was totally illegal,” The Mail stated.
The disclosures help to wreck Blair’s hopes of proving he acted in good faith when he and former U.S. President George Bush declared war on Iraq. They also could lead to Blair’s being charged with war crimes.
Lord Goldsmith’s letter came about a week after a Cabinet meeting on July 23, 2002, at which ministers were secretly told that the US and UK were set on “regime change” in Iraq.
