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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: paul_philp who wrote (81926)3/13/2003 11:47:54 PM
From: Sig   of 281500
 
<<<This new level of concern about Iraq is caused by an accumulation of intelligence including troubling new details that focus on three areas:>>>>

<<< Specific new evidence indicates that Iraqi activity in the Western desert shows the strong likelihood Scud missiles are hidden there. These missiles could easily reach Israel carrying chemical or biological warheads which could draw Israel into any war >>>
The US has had over 1050 missiles hidden underground since the 1960's. Saddam is sneaky and has money.
so odds are high he has similar missile installations, and their location may be known to the US . It may be considered too risky to reveal the details to the UN other than to say "we have the proof"

<<< Detailed new intelligence from the southern Iraqi oil fields shows that many of the 700 wells have now been wired with explosives. These explosives appear to be connected to a central command post, so Saddam could easily set the wells ablaze. >>>>
Seems strange we have no way to stop that. On his side the no-fly zone, I assume. Another ecological disaster in the making? What do the Polticians make of it. Will it demonstrate how evil Saddam is, or will the US get blamed for it.? Would an EMP bomb set off the whole rig, or just burn out the connections?
Am at a loss on that one
Sig

<<, Near the border with Kuwait, where 135,000 U.S. troops are now stationed, recent surveillance indicates Iraqi
artillery batteries have been moved dangerously close. The artillery is capable of firing shells filled with poison gas>>>>
Not a major problem if the wind is right
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