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April 12, 1983: Iraq Threatens Iran with ‘New’ and Morally Objectionable Weapons

1983-04-12

Iraq warns Iran of “new weapons… [to] be used for the first time in war… not used in previous attacks because of humanitarian and ethical reasons… that will destroy any moving creature.” [US Department of State, 11/1/1983 pdf file]