United States and Great Britain Bomb Military Sites in Iraq
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events: 1900-2001
- Categories: Government and Politics, Diplomacy, International Relations, Foreign Affairs, Military History
- Subcategories: Politicians, Diplomats, Presidents, Prime Ministers, Bombs, Bombings, Explosions
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present, 20th & 21st Century European History, British History, Middle Eastern History
- Geographical Location: Middle East, Iraq, Washington, D.C.
- Date: December 16, 1998
Article abstract: U.S. president Bill Clinton and British prime minister Tony Blair authorized the bombing of five Iraqi radar sites on the eve of the impeachment vote against Clinton.
Violation of Treaty Obligations
At the conclusion of the Persian Gulf War in early 1991, restrictions imposed on Iraq by the United Nations included an agreement that required United Nations (U.N.) inspectors to visit sites within the country for the purpose of verifying compliance with the treaty terms governing the production of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons....
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