George Bush thought of the Iraq War as a ‘mission from God’, according to a top US official who tried to persuade Tony Blair to give the president a ‘dose of reality’.

Former US President George Bush believed he was on a ‘mission from God’ and wanted to ‘kick ass’ in Iraq before he realised the US was faring badly. The insight into the former leader’s ...

With the end of the final US-led coalition force in Iraq, the Iranians may feel they have a golden opportunity. But ...

A senior US official warned that George W Bush believed he was on a “mission ... Mr Armitage dismissed claims by the US commander in Iraq that he could put down a major uprising in the city ...

Had the US not secured the support of the French, the likes of George Washington might ... that his father had precipitated against Iraq. That commitment of Bush prevailed over the better ...

Inclusivity and moderation are indeed immediate priorities for Syria, but a big national vote is not. Democracy does not ...

A senior US official warned that George W Bush believed he was on a "mission from God" to crush ... In an extraordinarily frank conversation, Mr Armitage dismissed claims by the US commander in Iraq ...

His was a long list of failures. In this May 1, 2003, photo, President George W. Bush gives a “thumbs-up” sign after declaring the end of major combat in Iraq as he speaks aboard the aircraft ...

George Bush’s deputy secretary of state hoped Tony Blair would persuade the president to change course in Iraq (Picture: Mark Wilson/Getty Images) George Bush thought of the Iraq War as a ...