Dr Anish K The US-led invasion and destruction of Iraq was a stark reminder and a warning for all of us to see the effects of an imperialist war. Over these long 20 years, Iraq has witnessed numerous unusual events. At the time, the US put forth several claims to justify its attack on the Saddam regime. The State Department under President George Bush described the invasion as a 'War against Terror,' a 'Just War,' against an ‘Axis of Evil’ and a 'Global Democratic Revolution,