This was the first-ever visit to Iraq by members of Security Council and aimed to demonstrate Security Council's support for Iraq's post-conflict recovery and reconstruction and observe and support the efforts of UN Assistance Mission Iraq to implement its mandate.. ..…

In 2002, a U.N. weapons inspector checks out a weapon in Iraq. , CC BY . ... For instance, two of the council’s assessments in January 2003 were cautionary about the planned U.S. invasion and occupation of Iraq. . ..…