Iraq's biological weapons program

Iraq's biological weapons program developed during the 1980s and 1990s, primarily under Saddam Hussein's regime. The country researched and produced agents that could cause diseases in humans, animals, and crops, such as anthrax and botulinum toxin. Despite denials, Iraq was suspected of stockpiling these weapons, leading to international concerns. After the 2003 invasion, extensive searches by coalition forces found no active biological weapons, but the program highlighted the dangers of bioweapons and the challenges of weapons inspection. The controversy surrounding it was a significant factor in the geopolitical dynamics of the region.