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To Garner International Support for Military Action Against Iraq, the U.S. Sends Envoys to Europe - 2002-11-28

Feb 11, 2026 February 11, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

The U.S. is sending high-level envoys to Europe and Turkey to seek international support for military action against Iraq. Paul Wolfowitz and Marc Grossman will engage with ten countries, while Germany offers limited support, allowing use of its bases but not active participation. This is significant as it reflects the complexities of international alliances regarding military interventions.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The U.S. is actively seeking European support for military action against Iraq, highlighting divisions in international responses to U.S. foreign policy.

👥 Key Players

Paul Wolfowitz MENTIONED
Deputy Secretary of Defense
"Wolfowitz was a key architect of U.S. military policy in the Middle East, particularly regarding Iraq."
Marc Grossman MENTIONED
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs
"Grossman played a significant role in U.S. diplomatic efforts to build coalitions for military actions."
Gerhard Schröder MENTIONED
Chancellor of Germany
"Schröder's stance reflects the hesitancy of some European leaders to engage in military actions led by the U.S."

📰 What Happened

The U.S. is dispatching high-level envoys to Europe and Turkey to seek support for potential military action against Iraq. Germany has agreed to provide logistical support but will not participate in the military action itself.

  • The U.S. is aiming to build an international coalition for military action against Iraq.
  • Germany has offered to allow the use of its military bases but has declined to take part in the attack.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Iran views U.S. military action in Iraq as a direct threat to its influence in the region and a potential precursor to U.S. actions against itself.
🌍 Regional: The military action could destabilize the region further, impacting neighboring countries and their relations with both the U.S. and Iran.
🌐 International: The U.S. seeks to demonstrate its ability to form international coalitions for military interventions, which could affect global perceptions of U.S. power.

📚 Background

In the early 2000s, the U.S. was focused on addressing perceived threats from Iraq, leading to significant military and diplomatic maneuvers. This period marked a shift in U.S. foreign policy towards more aggressive military interventions.

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📡 Source: INTERNATIONAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article reflects a Western perspective on U.S. foreign policy and may not fully capture the views of those in the Middle East.

In order to gain international support for any military action against Iraq, the United States will send two high-level envoys to several European countries and Turkey next week. A senior U.S. official stated on Wednesday that Paul Wolfowitz, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and Marc Grossman, the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, will visit ten countries worldwide. German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder said on Wednesday that U.S. and allied forces could use military bases and airspace in his country, but Germany cannot actively participate in a military attack on Iraq.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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