The world is waiting to see what Saddam Hussein's decision will be regarding the new UN Security Council resolution on the disarmament of Iraq and whether he will accept it or not. President Bush dismissed the Iraqi Parliament's rejection of the resolution on Tuesday, stating that it was meaningless because Saddam Hussein is a dictator and ultimately responsible for the decision regarding the resolution. However, Mr. Bush indicated that Saddam Hussein has only one path ahead: to disarm peacefully or be forced to do so. President Bush warned that Iraq must provide unlimited access to UN weapons inspectors, or else the U.S. will lead a coalition to destroy Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. The resolution gives Iraq until Friday to comply with the UN's conditions. Saddam Hussein and the Revolutionary Command Council of Iraq are scheduled to meet today. President Bush will meet with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the White House today to discuss the situation. Mr. Annan stated on Tuesday that UN weapons inspectors are ready to head to Iraq by next week. President Bush reiterated that Saddam Hussein has only one option: to allow inspectors unrestricted access to disarm Iraq peacefully or face forceful disarmament. The resolution gives Iraq until Friday to accept the UN's conditions. Saddam Hussein and the Revolutionary Command Council of Iraq are scheduled to meet today.
The World Awaits Saddam Hussein's Decision - 2002-11-13
The world is awaiting Saddam Hussein's response to a new UN resolution on Iraq's disarmament. President Bush has rejected the Iraqi Parliament's dismissal of the resolution, emphasizing that Saddam must allow UN inspectors access or face military action. This situation is critical as it could lead to increased tensions and potential conflict in the region.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The world is waiting for Saddam Hussein's response to a UN resolution demanding Iraq's disarmament. President Bush has stated that Iraq must allow UN weapons inspectors access or face military action.
- The UN resolution gives Iraq until Friday to comply with disarmament conditions.
- President Bush has emphasized that Saddam Hussein is ultimately responsible for the decision regarding the resolution.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The UN Security Council has been involved in monitoring Iraq's weapons programs since the Gulf War, and tensions have escalated due to concerns over weapons of mass destruction.
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