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Which among the following statements is wrong with regard to ‘Operation Iraqi Freedom’?

a. More than forty countries joined in the US-led coalition of the willing to invade Iraq.
b. The reason given for invading Iraq was to prevent it from developing weapons of mass destruction.
c. The action was taken with the prior approval of the UN.
d. The US-led coalition did not face major resistance from Iraqi forces.

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Solution

The statement given in option C is incorrect.

Explanation

The US-led Iraq invasion of 2003 has eroded the very credibility of the UN. Despite opposition from France and Russia in the UN Security Council, the US proceeded with the Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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