Iraq disputes claim that drone is a danger From: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Date: March 13, 2003| Author: NIKO PRICE | Copyright 2003 The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Provided by ProQuest LLC.Copyright information

SHOWDOWN ON IRAQ

Iraq disputes claim that drone is a danger

It can't spray biological agents, officials say

By NIKO PRICE Associated Press

Thursday, March 13, 2003

Al-Taji, Iraq -- Iraq on Wednesday displayed a drone aircraft that resembled a large model plane, disputing U.S. claims that it represents a grave danger. Arab fighters, meanwhile, trained with Iraqi special forces for a war with America.

Iraq showed journalists Wednesday what it said was th...

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