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Colin Powell Says He Believes the Security Council Will Quickly Agree to End Sanctions Against Iraq - 2003-05-16

Feb 10, 2026 February 10, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Colin Powell expressed confidence that the UN Security Council would quickly agree to lift sanctions against Iraq, following discussions with German officials who also support the proposal. This development is significant as it reflects a shift in international attitudes towards Iraq post-regime change.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The U.S. is gaining international support to lift sanctions on Iraq, signaling a shift in post-war policy.

👥 Key Players

Colin Powell MENTIONED
U.S. Secretary of State
"As the U.S. Secretary of State, Powell was a key figure in shaping U.S. foreign policy, including efforts to lift sanctions on Iraq post-Saddam Hussein."
Joschka Fischer MENTIONED
German Foreign Minister
"Fischer played a significant role in Germany's foreign policy, and his support indicates European backing for the U.S. proposal."
Gerhard Schröder MENTIONED
German Chancellor
"As the head of the German government, Schröder's support reflects a shift in European attitudes towards Iraq following the U.S.-led invasion."

📰 What Happened

Colin Powell expressed confidence that the UN Security Council would soon agree to lift sanctions against Iraq, following discussions with German officials who also support the proposal.

  • The U.S. proposed lifting sanctions on Iraq post-regime change.
  • Germany announced its support for the U.S. proposal.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran, as a neighboring country, is directly affected by changes in Iraq's political and economic situation.
🌍 Regional: The lifting of sanctions could stabilize Iraq, impacting regional security and economic dynamics.
🌐 International: This marks a shift in international policy towards Iraq, potentially affecting global oil markets and geopolitical alliances.

📚 Background

Following the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the U.S. sought to lift UN sanctions imposed during Saddam Hussein's regime to aid in Iraq's reconstruction.

Iraq War 2003 UN Sanctions
📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The source appears to be a straightforward international report on diplomatic developments.

Colin Powell, the U.S. Secretary of State, says he believes that the United Nations Security Council will quickly reach an agreement to end sanctions against Iraq. Mr. Powell, who has traveled to several countries including Germany to garner international support for the U.S. proposal to lift sanctions against Iraq, told reporters in Berlin after discussions with German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer that Security Council members should be able to agree on the U.S. resolution to lift sanctions against Iraq within a few days or a week. Earlier, Germany announced its support for the U.S. proposal to end sanctions against Iraq. German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, after meeting with the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that the sanctions against the former Iraqi regime no longer make sense. U.S. officials are hopeful that the United Nations Security Council will vote in favor of this resolution next week. Officials say that 25 amendments requested by Security Council members have been included in the new text of the resolution.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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