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Turkish bases would raise risk of Iraq mission
The story notes that without Turkish bases to open a northern front, U S military actions against Iraq would be harder but feasible. Plans envision attacks from Kuwait in the south and Turkey in the north, with Franks possibly air lifting forces if bases in Turkey are unavailable. Turkey's parliament blocked a motion to host tens of thousands of US ground troops and 200 aircraft.
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