What's up around the globe?
IRAQ IS DOING WHAT???
Oil for Food Program
The United Nations let Iraq give them oil in exchange for food. This deal started in 1995 and ended in 2003. They also gave them needed medical equipment/supplies. The reason behind this was the United Nations didn't want Iraq to get a bigger or better army than they already had. This deal was called The Oil For Food.
Oil
These are barrels of oil. This is what Iraq exchanged for food and medical equipment.
Food
These are examples of food. This is what Iraq got after they gave the gave the United Nations oil.
Medical Equipment
These are examples of some medical supplies/equipment. Iraq got supplies like this when they gave the United Nations.