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USSR Expected to Resume Military Assistance to Iraqi Government

March 21, 1966
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The Soviet Union is expected to resume military assistance to Iraq shortly, after having suspended such aid a year and a half ago because of the renewal of fighting in that country with Kurdish tribesmen, it was reported here today.

A Soviet military delegation is due in Baghdad next month, when new arms deliveries will be discussed as well as political and military cooperation between the two countries. An Iraqi delegation is also expected to visit Moscow. It is generally believed here that the new Soviet deliveries will include MIG-21 aircraft and other modern equipment.

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