In the early 1990's, experts estimate, China supplied Pakistan with several dozen M-11 missiles, a solid-fuel version of the Scud-B missile.

One of the items was the modified Scud-B missile which was eventually used against the American-led coalition in the Persian Gulf war.

The weapon is an extensively modified version of Scud-B missiles originally provided to Iraq by the Soviet Union.

On 23 August, opposition forces in Misrata reported that four Scud-B missiles were fired against the city from Sirte, but had caused no damage.

Iran had fired two dozen Soviet-made Scud-B missiles into Baghdad beginning late last year, but these were the first attacks since Feb. 13.

"A few of the Iraqi Scud-B missiles might get through, but the Patriots should get most of them," a commander said.

Egypt is believed to have sent Scud-B missiles to North Korea as a gift for its support during the 1973 conflict.

On 23 August, additional Scud-B missiles were fired from Sirte at Misrata.

Iran also fired Scud-B missiles at Iraq.

Sells nuclear-capable Scud-B missiles to Iran.