I read one of these articles on another thread yesterday and figured that the report was released with a little help or prodding from us (Shroeder must learn to fear us more than the Iraqis). I believed the report was probably true; but your #3 confirms that, since they began innoculating their doctors in January.
The statement that Iraq has multiple smallpox viruses is especially worrisome, as it could well mean that the smallpox has been weaponized to render vaccinations ineffective.
I feel sorry for the Germans and the French. Together, they've built this little tyrant's arsenal; but if they think we're going to give in to him to spare them, they are sadly mistaken. They chose to lay down with the dog. Any fleas they now have will be of their own making as far as I'm concerned.