Given the assertion 'In 1998, Iraq was under intensifying U.S. pressure, which culminated in a series of large air attacks in December.', does 'Iraq retaliated against the air attacks soon after the U.S. operation.' offer a contrary position?
In 1998, Iraq was under intensifying U.S. pressure, which culminated in a series of large air attacks in December.###Iraq retaliated against the air attacks soon after the U.S. operation.