Iraqi officials say Baghdad will respond within the next two days to the United Nations' order to destroy the Al-Sumoud 2 missiles. These officials did not specify what the response would be. Hans Blix, the UN weapons inspector who has instructed Iraq to begin the destruction of the missiles by Saturday, states that the range of these missiles exceeds the 150-kilometer limit recognized by the UN. President Bush has reiterated his warning to Iraq, stating that Iraq must fully comply with the UN's disarmament demands or face military action led by the United States. Iraq has questioned the UN's assessment of the missile range, claiming that when the missiles are equipped with guidance systems and filled with fuel, their range will be within the permitted limits.
Baghdad to Respond to UN Order for Destruction of Al-Sumoud 2 Missiles in Two Days - 2003-02-27
Iraq is set to respond to a UN directive to destroy its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles within two days. The UN insists these missiles exceed the allowed range, while Iraq disputes this claim. This situation is critical as it could lead to military action from the U.S. if Iraq fails to comply.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Iraq is expected to respond to a UN order to destroy its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles within two days. The UN claims these missiles exceed the allowed range, while Iraq disputes this assessment.
- The Al-Sumoud 2 missiles reportedly exceed the UN's 150-kilometer range limit.
- Failure to comply with the UN directive could lead to military action from the United States.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
This incident is part of the broader context of Iraq's alleged weapons of mass destruction and the international community's efforts to enforce disarmament post-Gulf War.
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