21.  On two earlier occasions, the Americans fired air-to-surface missiles at Iraqi anti-aircraft batteries in the zones after its warplanes were threatened.

22.  Saddam also sought to cast doubt on U.S. claims that its planes were firing back when they aimed missiles and bombs at Iraqi anti-aircraft batteries in two recent clashes.

23.  Twice in late December, the Americans fired air-to-surface missiles at Iraqi anti-aircraft batteries in the zones after its warplanes were threatened.