Iraqi aluminum tubes

The term "Iraqi aluminum tubes" refers to specific aluminum cylinders that were mentioned in the context of Iraq's supposed weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program before the 2003 invasion of Iraq. These tubes were cited by U.S. government officials as evidence that Iraq was attempting to develop nuclear weapons. The controversy surrounding the aluminum tubes centered on whether they were intended for use in a nuclear program or for other, more benign purposes, such as conventional rocket manufacturing.