Sunday, 16. March 2003

Chinese sold Iraq 'dual-use' chemical


Despite French denials, U.S. intelligence and defense officials have confirmed that Iraq purchased from China a chemical used in making fuel for long-range missiles, with help from brokers in France and Syria. Bush administration officials said the sale took place in August and was described in classified intelligence reports as a "dual-use" chemical used in making missile fuel.

¬> THE WASHINGTON TIMES

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