What was one major controversy surrounding the Iraq War?
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Correct answer: The failure to find weapons of mass destruction after the invasion
A major justification for the Iraq War was the claim that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction. After the invasion, stockpiles were not found, leading to major criticism of the intelligence and policy decisions behind the war.
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