Iraqi Navy

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Iraq’s Navy

Conflict & Justice

The Iraqi Navy was almost completely destroyed during the 1990 Gulf War. Following the 2003 invasion, American and British forces have been slowly rebuilding Iraq’s naval capabilities. Reporter Susannah George reports from Basra.

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