In a meeting with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami in Tehran, Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri stated that America is a threat not only to Iraq but to the entire Islamic world. Najy Sabri visited Tehran to strengthen Iraq's position and seek Iran's support to prevent a U.S. attack on Iraq. However, Tehran officials received the Iraqi Foreign Minister coldly, with Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharrazi telling state radio that it is up to Iraq to prevent the attack in cooperation with the United Nations. Relations between Iraq and Iran remain tense following the eight-year war of the 1980s. Meanwhile, Sheikh Jaber Mubarak, the Kuwaiti Defense Minister, arrived in Tehran today for discussions with Iranian officials regarding regional developments, but it is reported that no meeting is planned between the Kuwaiti official and the Iraqi Foreign Minister. Iraq occupied Kuwait in 1990, but coalition forces led by the U.S. expelled Iraqi troops from Kuwait.
Iraqi Foreign Minister Calls America a Threat to the Islamic World in Tehran - 2002-09-30
Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri visited Tehran to discuss U.S. threats to Iraq and the Islamic world with President Khatami. Despite seeking support, he was met with a cold reception from Iranian officials. This highlights ongoing tensions in the region and the complex dynamics between Iraq, Iran, and the U.S.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri visited Tehran to seek Iran's support against a potential U.S. attack on Iraq but was met with a cold reception. Iranian officials emphasized that Iraq must take responsibility for its own defense.
- Najy Sabri claimed that the U.S. poses a threat to the entire Islamic world.
- Iranian officials indicated that Iraq should cooperate with the United Nations to prevent an attack.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran and Iraq have a tumultuous history, particularly due to the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, which has left lingering animosities. The U.S. has been a dominant military presence in the region, often viewed with suspicion by both nations.
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