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201027 minPG-13documentary

Hans Blix Interview - USA

201027 minPG-13documentary

Hans Blix discusses the limitations of US intelligence on WMDs and the Iraqi pride that hindered full access for inspectors in June 2003.

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Hans Blix Interview - USA

2010• 27 minPG-13

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Hans Blix discusses the limitations of US intelligence on WMDs and the Iraqi pride that hindered full access for inspectors in June 2003.

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Hans Blix, former chief weapons inspector for the United Nations, shares insights from June 2003 regarding U.S. intelligence on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. He highlights the frequent discrepancies between intelligence reports and actual findings, emphasizing that Iraqi pride contributed to their hesitance in granting inspectors full access. Blix's reflections provide a critical perspective on the complexities of international inspections and the challenges faced in verifying claims of WMDs. Produced by ABC Australia and distributed by Journeyman Pictures.

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