Washington is confident that if it decides to overthrow Saddam Hussein, the leader of Iraq, it will have international support. Richard Armitage, Deputy Secretary of State, stated this after two days of discussions aimed at garnering Japan's support for such an action. He mentioned that the Bush administration has not yet made a decision regarding the timing and method of action against Iraq. The Deputy Secretary did not specify how many countries support this action. In Beijing, Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri continues discussions with Chinese officials to seek Beijing's support for Iraq against the U.S. threat. Naji Sabri met with Qian Qichen, the Chinese Vice Premier, who expressed concern that the escalation of the crisis over Iraq could threaten stability in the Middle East.
Washington is Confident that the Overthrow of Saddam Hussein Will Have International Support - 2002-08-28
Washington is confident that it will receive international support if it decides to overthrow Saddam Hussein. Richard Armitage emphasized that the Bush administration has yet to finalize its plans. Meanwhile, Iraq is seeking support from China amid rising tensions.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The U.S. expressed confidence in gaining international support for a potential military action to overthrow Saddam Hussein, while Iraq sought support from China to counter this threat.
- The Bush administration has not yet decided on the timing or method for action against Iraq.
- Iraq is actively seeking support from China amid rising tensions with the U.S.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. had been increasingly critical of Saddam Hussein's regime, citing concerns over weapons of mass destruction and regional stability, leading to discussions of military intervention.
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