King Abdullah of Jordan stated that a military attack on Iraq could lead to massive instability in the Middle East. In an interview on Sunday with NBC, he expressed doubts that the Arab world could cope with the chaos resulting from a U.S.-led attack on Iraq. He noted that Arabs are extremely angry about Israel's treatment of Palestinians, and in such an atmosphere, an attack on Iraq could lead to widespread turmoil throughout the Middle East. U.S. officials have clearly stated their desire to remove Saddam Hussein from power. However, the White House has indicated that President Bush has not yet made a decision on how and when to act against Iraq. President Bush accuses the Iraqi government of supporting terrorism and attempting to acquire weapons of mass destruction.
Jordan's King: Military Attack on Iraq Could Lead to Massive Instability in the Middle East - 2002-05-13
King Abdullah of Jordan warns that a U.S. military attack on Iraq could destabilize the Middle East, highlighting Arab anger over Israel's actions towards Palestinians. U.S. officials are pushing for Saddam Hussein's removal, but no concrete action has been decided yet.
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📰 What Happened
King Abdullah warns that a military attack on Iraq could destabilize the Middle East.
- King Abdullah of Jordan announce Middle East
- President Bush accuse Iraqi government
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King Abdullah's warning underscores the risks of military intervention in Iraq.
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