Newly-released government files reveal insights regarding the Iraq War, indicating it was politically impossible to withdraw unless Saddam Hussein surrendered. British ambassador Sir Christopher Meyer warned that President George W Bush was determined to overthrow Hussein as part of a broader mission against perceived evildoers. In January 2003, Tony Blair attempted to persuade Bush at Camp David to extend diplomatic efforts. Despite these attempts, British officials were still hopeful for a new UN Security Council resolution authorizing military force against Iraq.
Newly-released government files have suggested that it was politically impossible to draw back from the Iraq War unless dictator Saddam Hussein surrendered.
Britain's ambassador warned that President George W Bush was bent on the overthrow of Hussein as part of a mission to rid the world of evil-doers.
Tony Blair flew to Camp David to urge the president to allow more time for diplomacy to work.
British officials hoped that the UN Security Council would agree on a new resolution authorizing the use of military force against Iraq.
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