Situation in Iraq
Mr. Fitzwater announced to reporters that military aircraft from several nations including the U.S. bombed military targets in Iraq earlier … read more
Mr. Fitzwater announced to reporters that military aircraft from several nations including the U.S. bombed military targets in Iraq earlier in the day in retaliation for Iraqi actions during the previous week. He said the attacks were a direct response to Iraq’s violations of U.N. resolutions concerning the placement of missiles and aircraft in its country, and the attacks would cease pending Iraqi compliance with U.N. resolutions. close
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