An Inquiry into the Legitimacy of the Iraq War Initiated by the United States from the Perspective of International Law

In 2003, the U.S. launched the Iraq War on the pretext that Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, the Saddam Hussein regime was accused of dictatorship, and Iraq was linked to terrorist organizations. Iraq's internal environment has been severely affected, the country has been plunged into long-term political instability, countless Iraqi people have lost their lives and their homes have been destroyed. The war also had an important impact on the situation in the Middle East and world politics. This paper analyzes the Iraq War launched by the United States from the perspective of international law, expounds its background and reasons, and reveals the violation of the UN Charter. The conclusion shows that the war has done great harm and the international community should learn from it, safeguard international law and promote the peaceful settlement of disputes. The international community should draw a profound lesson from the Iraq War, and all countries should enhance their respect for and observance of international law, so that international law can truly serve as a solid guarantee for world peace and stability