CBRN event in Iraq on Wed 7th January 1987

7th January 1987

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IRNA reports that Iran shells an Iraqi CW depot on the western bank of the Shatt al-Arab today, injuring and killing hundreds of Iraqis. Around 20 Iranians are also injured from the ensuing gas cloud after it made its way across to the Iranian lines on the east side of the river. IRNA also quoted an unidentified Iranian official as stating that Iran now has the capability to produce chemical weapons.

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