[dyed_in_the_wool]

You forgot their arming of Iraq leading up to the war.
Russia sent military advisers as well (who are still scratching their heads over our swift victory).

Personally, I wouldn't be surprised if Libya was the conduit of arms to Iraq from France.
Qaddafi ain't dumb. France couldn't protect him from Reagan, they sure as hell won't help now.

[kanawa]