Iraq's Missile Program
Iraq has the twos: aggressive missile prog-ran in the Arab world. We believe it is drivenesire to buildredible ballistic missile deterrent force, and to demonstrate its leadership among Arab nations. Baghdad currently has Sovietissiles, some of which it has modified to fly to extended ranges.
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