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Tony Blair concedes link between Islamic State and Iraq War [View all]
Tony Blair has apologised for mistakes during the Iraq War - and said there were "elements of truth" to claims it caused the rise of Islamic State.
The ex-PM said "those of us who removed Saddam" did bear some responsibility for the situation in Iraq today.
But he again defended the invasion, saying it was "hard to apologise" for removing Saddam Hussein and that Iraq might have become like Syria otherwise...
Mr Blair's comments come shortly before Sir John Chilcot announces a timetable for completion of his inquiry into the war.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-34630380
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