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The Road to the Iraq War | 3. Mushroom Clouds

Slow Burn

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Unveiling Iraq's Hidden Threats

This chapter recounts the harrowing experiences of a former Australian intelligence officer investigating Iraq's weapons of mass destruction after the Gulf War. It reveals the intricate challenges weapons inspectors faced while uncovering advanced chemical, nuclear, and bioweapons programs, particularly through the lens of key figures like 'Dr. Germ'. The narrative also examines the implications of the discovered capabilities and the escalating tensions between Iraq and the U.S. leading up to military interventions.

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