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October 24, 2002       Share:    

Source: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2002-10-21-iraq-missiles_x.htm

Iraq's Missiles Remain a Threat

(USA Today/AP) - Iraq's missiles remain a threat to U.S. forces and allies in the Persian Gulf, particularly shorter-range missiles that can fly under or overwhelm U.S. missile defenses. "Part of what the Iraqis would want to do is cause massive casualties in Kuwait with a chemical attack," said military analyst John Pike of GlobalSecurity.org. "It could create some real dilemmas for the American commander if the Iraqis are firing missiles faster than the Patriot can shoot them down."

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