In Britain, the head of the Iraq war inquiry is to seek meetings with members of the administration of former US President George W. Bush, over the 2003 war.

According to Press TV, John Chilcot confirmed on Monday he hopes to obtain evidence from American officials, but did not say which specific individuals he wants to question.

The long-awaited public hearings of Britain's involvement in the 2003 Iraq war began in November last year.

The inquiry has so far seen former Prime Minister Tony Blair, former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, current MI6 intelligence agency Chief John Sawers, Head of Britain's military Jock Stirrup and a host of ministers and government officials offer testimony on the conflict's origins.

Chilcot said his panel will question British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Foreign Secretary David Miliband and a number of other British officials in a second round of hearings before summer.

He added that he also plans to gather evidence from US officials and military veterans.