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(372) documents
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1912 - 1994
1893 - 1976
1926 - 2016
1993
Iraqi officials and United Nations inspectors discuss the history of Iraq's biological weapons development.
1992
Iraqi report that Iran is developing closer relations with the former Soviet republic of Central Asia as part of it's effort to develop nuclear weapons.
December 16, 1991
Saddam Hussein and Iraqi officials discuss missile development and weapons programs in the wake of loses following the Persian Gulf War. They also discuss United Nations inspections which were currently ongoing.
January 18, 1991
Iraqi officials discuss the intervention of United States and coalition forces following the invasion of Kuwait.
January 15, 1991
Conversation between Saddam Hussein and the Revolutionary Command Council discussing Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait, various strategic planning and weaponry, potential responses by neighboring countries, and the expected US attack.
January 22, 1987
Training manual for the Iraqi armed forces describes tactical uses of nuclear weapons during war. The foreword explains that "It is not unlikely that the Iraqi Army will participate in a future Arab-Israeli war, in which the enemy will resort to the use of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction."
October 1981
Saddam Hussein discusses the Israeli air strike against the Iraqi reactor at Osirak, explaining why the attack was expected and his reasons for pursuing nuclear weapons development.
November 22, 1980
Saddam Hussein received an update from the Iraqi Armed Forces General Command on the progress of the Iran-Iraq War.
October 1, 1981
Meeting of top Iraqi officials to discuss the ongoing war with Iran and Israeli air strikes.
March 27, 1979
Saddam and his executive Revolutionary Command Council discuss the March resolutions of the Arab League, which included the expulsion of Egypt and the cutting diplomatic ties due to its peace treaty with Israel.