Is there a lack of direct logical connection between the premise and the hypothesis? Premise: In 1998, Iraq was under intensifying U.S. pressure, which culminated in a series of large air attacks in December. Hypothesis: The U.S. backed out of plans to attack Iraq in late 1998.
In 1998, Iraq was under intensifying U.S. pressure, which culminated in a series of large air attacks in December.###The U.S. backed out of plans to attack Iraq in late 1998.