Wouldn't the U. N. have more credibility securing Iraq? Only the Israelis would be less credible than the U.S

Question

Many muslims are distrustful of the United States given our past history in the area. Isn't it about time to shift control to the U.N. and allow the world (including many muslim nations) to resolve the political unrest in Iraq? I'm old enough to recall that Republicans were the party that resisted and disliked the policy called, "nation building". Both Reagan and Bush Sr. refused to put troops on the ground on countless occasions due to the problems associated with "winning the peace" As a teacher at a High School, I've seen a large number of my wonderful students go to Iraq over the years. Two (2) have died, four (4) were wounded and many more have stories that would chill your bones. How many more Americans must go to Iraq. I know they all enlisted voluntarily, but we have a duty to these fine young people to do what's right and put them in harms way only when absolutely necessary. Serious thoughtful answers from those that agree or disagree are welcome

Answer 1

Though UN would have been better then US (Though US still claims that it is joint force mandated by UN resolution). However if you see closely you will find that most of UN mission are very prolonged one without much results like Congo, Somalia etc.