Spain and the war against Iraq

Originally published February 8, 2003

The Spanish defense ministry yesterday denied a press report that the US asked Spain to take part in sending an anti chemical weapons contingent in case the US launches a war against Iraq.

A spokesman for the Spanish foreign ministry said that this report is groundless.

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