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• Publication Date: March 16, 1984
• Content Type: REPORT

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Central n igence Agency
IRAN-IRAQ MILITARY SITUATION REPORT #11
(As of 1200 EST, 16 March 1984)
Military Situation
('P"') /Cf7L)/cA
no change in the battlelines on
the southern Majnoon Island. The Iranians have at least two tanks on the
southern island. Vehicle traffic on the pontoon bridge suggests it may be now
complete. although we cannot confirm this judgment
Press reports yesterday that Iraqi forces had seized additional
portions of the islands almost certainly are untrue and probably ref
Iraqi gains on the southern part of the islands over the past week.
Comment: Iran continues to prepare for a major attack on Al Basrah. If
the pontoon bridge is now complete, Iran likely will take a few days to build
up its forces on the islands and then may launch attacks to drive the Iraqis
off the islands.
Mediation
Iranian leaders made clear to the visiting Turkish Foreign Minister early
this month that any formal mediation by third countries would be regarded by
the Khomeini, regime as a hostile act aimed at denying Iran certain victory
over Iraq. ~
Comment: A variety of Third World states and international organizations
have considered renewing mediation efforts in light of the recent Iranian
attacks. Although leading clerics, like Assembly Speaker Rafsanjani, are
calling privately for an end to the war, Ayatollah Khomeini has not moderated
his determination to fight on.
This report was prepared by the Office of Near Eastern and South Asian
Analysis of the Directorate of Intelligence. Questions may be directed to the
Chief, Iran-Iraq Branch, Persian Gulf Division
NESA M 84-10119
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