War in Iraq: the cost in American lives and dollars

War in Iraq, the costs in lives and cash: Members of the US military retire its ceremonial flags signifying the end of operations. Photograph: Reuters

So, the war in Iraq is officially over, with today's ceremony marking the end of military operations.

Former US ambassador to the UN has criticised Barack Obama's strategy on Comment is Free today:

Those, like Obama, who welcome US withdrawal as vindicating their opposition to the Iraq war are profoundly misguided, ignoring the international coalition's real successes in Iraq and the dismal implications of their McGovernite "come home, America" strategy

So, what has the cost been to the US in lives and money since the start of operations in 2003? We've collected together the key data - and you can download our spreadsheet below.

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