Britain's Position on Military and Logistical Arms Sales to Iraq during the First Year of the Iran-Iraq War 1980-1981

The position of the British government on Iraqi-Iranian war 1980-1988, especially at its beginning, was particular importance in drawing lines various relations with Iraqi government, which beginning a race against time to provide weapons, ammunition and military equipment from major industrial countries their companies this area. In view Britain adopting neutral stance towards war, is difficult two sides. establishment were not able obtain possible economic benefit offers nor huge deals buy weapons. This made Ministry Defense officials press negotiations for signing many establishment, whether or non-governmental companies. Despite that, there that took place between companies, as political factors pressure groups within had role concluding deals. Here it appears clearly how serious policy neutrality controlled decision. addition, largely credited breaking obstacles order high-quality products compared French European counterparts general.