In a program aired on 29 January 1991, Panorama concluded that the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Federal Office of the Economy in Eschborn which is responsible for granting export licenses and the Federal Intelligence Service were fully aware of the true, military character of items they were approving for export to Iraq.

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In a program aired on 29 January 1991, Panorama concluded that the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Federal Office of the Economy in Eschborn -- which is responsible for granting export licenses -- and the Federal Intelligence Service were fully aware of the true, military character of items they were approving for export to Iraq.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Center For Security Policy