US forces use white phosphorus munitions in Iraq: Report

‘Pictures and videos posted online by the Pentagon show US forces in Iraq have used white phosphorus munitions, a chemical weapon that can cause severe burns to civilians.
Based on images posted on Pentagon-managed public affairs website, DVIDS, The Washington Post reported on Friday that a US Army artillery unit was using the controversial chemical weapon in Iraq.
The weapon, which was identified by the Post as M825A1 155mm rounds, are generally used to make smoke screens or signals for advancing troops.’
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