1.   Iraq disputes the legitimacy of the zones and regularly challenges the allied planes.

2.   Iraq disputes the legitimacy of the zones and regularly contests allied patrols by firing missiles and artillery guns.

3.   Iraq disputes the legitimacy of the zones and regularly contests the U.S and British patrols by firing missiles and artillery guns.

4.   Iraq disputes the legitimacy of the flight-interdiction operations and regularly contests U.S. and British patrols by firing missiles and artillery guns.

5.   Iraq disputes the legitimacy of the zones and regularly challenges the allied planes, prompting airstrikes.

6.   Iraq disputes the legitimacy of the no-fly zones and regularly contests U.S. and British patrols by firing missiles and artillery guns.

7.   Iraq disputes the legitimacy of the zone, as well as another in the south to protect Shiite Muslims.

8.   Iraq disputes the legitimacy of the zones and regularly contests U.S. and British patrols by firing missiles and artillery guns.