Senior legislators in Iraq have urged the country's parliament to reject the United Nations Security Council resolution regarding weapons inspections, which threatens severe consequences if Iraq does not comply with its provisions. During discussions on Monday, Iraqi lawmakers dismissed the resolution as a prelude to war. The Iraqi parliament is set to vote on the resolution today and will then submit it for a final decision to a council led by Saddam Hussein. Meanwhile, President Bush promised on Monday during a ceremony for American veterans that if Saddam Hussein does not agree to disarm Iraq, he will deploy all U.S. military forces against Iraq. United Nations weapons inspectors are prepared to travel to Baghdad next Monday if Iraq agrees to provide them with unlimited access to search for prohibited weapons. The Iraqi parliament unanimously recommended rejecting the UN resolution demanding the disarmament of the country. However, the 250-member Iraqi assembly has left the final decision on this matter to a council headed by Saddam Hussein. A few hours before this vote, Uday, Saddam's eldest son, had urged the Iraqi parliament to approve the resolution but also stated that its approval should occur under the umbrella of support from Arab countries, and that Arab experts should be present in UN disarmament groups. Iraq has until Friday to reject or accept this resolution, which was unanimously approved by the Security Council last week.
Senior Iraqi Legislators Urge Parliament to Reject Security Council Resolution - 2002-11-12
Senior Iraqi lawmakers are calling for the rejection of a UN Security Council resolution on weapons inspections, viewing it as a precursor to war. The decision will ultimately rest with a council led by Saddam Hussein. This situation is critical as it heightens tensions between Iraq and the U.S.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Iraqi legislators have urged their parliament to reject a UN Security Council resolution demanding weapons inspections, viewing it as a precursor to war. The final decision will rest with a council led by Saddam Hussein.
- The UN resolution was unanimously approved by the Security Council and demands disarmament inspections in Iraq.
- Iraq has until Friday to respond to the resolution, which could lead to severe consequences if ignored.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The UN Security Council resolutions are part of ongoing efforts to ensure Iraq disarms following the Gulf War, with the U.S. advocating for strict compliance. This period is marked by fears of weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.
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