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97-Year-Old Blix Questions Iraq War's True Motives

6/10/2025

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In a poignant interview, 97-year-old former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix shares his haunting memories of the Iraq War with filmmaker Greta Stocklassová. He reveals the stark absence of evidence for weapons of mass destruction and questions the U.S. government's motives, offering a sobering reminder of the war's enduring impact amidst his serene composure.

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In a poignant interview, 97-year-old former UN weapons inspector Hans Blix shares his haunting memories of the Iraq War with filmmaker Greta Stocklassová. He reveals the stark absence of evidence for weapons of mass destruction and questions the U.S. government's motives, offering a sobering reminder of the war's enduring impact amidst his serene composure.