Iraqi jets impounded in Iran

Title
Iraqi jets impounded in Iran
Genre
Press conference
TX Date
27 Jan 1991
Year of production
1991
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Duration
00:00:52
Description
American Defence Secretary Dick Cheney comments to press on the Iraqi air force jets escaping to neutral Iran where they will be impounded until the end of the Gulf war. He says it is not clear whether the pilots are deserting or the Iraqi armed forces are just salvaging what is left of the air force. One question asked.
Contributors
Dick Cheney
Keywords
USA; Iran; Military aircraft; International relations; Pilots; Wars (events); Iraq; Gulf War (1990-1991); Air force personnel

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