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'Massive assault' planned on Iraq
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Senior US military officials have been outlining what they say are their plans for a military assault on Iraq, combining air strikes and ground troops. Reports suggest that 3,000 precision bombs and missiles could be employed in the first two days of the air strike.
Paul Adams reports.

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