IRAQ'S POlITICAL OFFENSIVE

THE COMPARATIVE QUIET ON THE IRAQ-IRAN BATTLEFRONT is in direct contrast to the high level of diplomatic activity being generated from Baghdad. Spurred on by Iran's continued refusal to come to a negotiated peace except on Iran's unacceptable terms and looking to a not-so-distant spring when Iran might resume its military offensive, Iraq is working hard to bolster its political defences and obtain increased external support.