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| − | Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) refers to nuclear, biological or chemical weapons so powerful that they can kill many thousands or even millions of people. The term was most commonly used as a justification for the American invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, who was | + | Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) refers to nuclear, biological or chemical weapons so powerful that they can kill many thousands or even millions of people. The term was most commonly used as a justification for the American invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, who the United State’s government falsely claimed was building WMD. |
Revision as of 22:00, February 21, 2007
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) refers to nuclear, biological or chemical weapons so powerful that they can kill many thousands or even millions of people. The term was most commonly used as a justification for the American invasion of Iraq in 2003 and the overthrow of Saddam Hussein, who the United State’s government falsely claimed was building WMD.