British Intelligence Warned Tony Blair of Manchester-Like Terrorism if the West Invaded Iraq - The Intercept

WICKLOW, IRELAND - MAY 12: Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair pauses as he addresses the media after attending the European People's Party (EPP) Group Bureau meeting at Druids Glen on May 12, 2017 in Wicklow, Ireland. Brexit and negotiating objectives will top the agenda at the meeting alongside the unique circumstances regarding the hard border issue between northern and southern Ireland, the only physical border between the United Kingdom and Europe. Mr Blair has signaled a return to politics in light of the Brexit vote. The meeting also features European Commission Brexit chief negotiator Michel Barnier. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

British Intelligence Warned Tony Blair of Manchester-Like Terrorism if the West Invaded Iraq

The threat “from Islamist terrorists will also increase, … including among Muslim communities in the West,” British intelligence warned Tony Blair.