The Hindu : Army briefs PM on likely impact of Iraq war

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Monday, Mar 10, 2003

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Army briefs PM on likely impact of Iraq war

By Neena Vyas

NEW DELHI MARCH 9. The Prime Minister, Atal Behari Vajpayee, was today given a full briefing by the top military brass on the likely scenario in the event of an attack on Iraq by the United States and a full-scale war in the region.

The briefing took place ahead of tomorrow's all-party meeting called by Mr. Vajpayee, so that he will be fully prepared to answer all the questions and in a position to brief leaders.

For nearly two hours this evening, Mr. Vajpayee, the Deputy Prime Minister, L. K. Advani, and the Defence Minister, George Fernandes, were at the operations room in South Block, official sources confirmed here. With the help of maps and charts, a complete briefing was given to the Prime Minister on the possible scenario in the event of a war, including its impact on India and the steps that needed to be taken. He was also given a military perception on the possibility of such a war spreading in the region.

Officials were tight-lipped about the details of the briefing, which was described as "comprehensive."

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