Historical Events tagged with "no-fly zone"
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Iraq Threatens Fire on Allied Aircraft
Iraq announced its intention to target U.S. and British warplanes patrolling the northern and southern no-fly zones established after the Gulf War. The declaration came amid increasing tensions between Iraq and the West, particularly over the country's compliance with UN weapons inspections. Iraqi officials claimed that the incursions by foreign aircraft were violations of its sovereignty and threatened military action. This announcement escalated fears of renewed conflict in the region as the U.S. and the UK maintained their stance on enforcing the no-fly zones to protect Kurdish and Shia populations in Iraq.
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