October 2002
The UN Does Not Have Much Time Regarding Iraq - 2002-10-30
The White House is urging the UN to take decisive action regarding Iraq, indicating that discussions have been extensive but need to conclude. Iraq has…
Returned Documents to Kuwait Are Incomplete - 2002-10-29
Kuwait asserts that Iraq has not fully returned the stolen archives from the 1990 occupation, with only personal documents returned so far. The Kuwaiti Minister…
French Defense Minister's Visit to Saudi Arabia - 2002-10-29
French Defense Minister Michèle Alliot-Marie visited Saudi Arabia to discuss regional issues, particularly concerning Iraq. This visit highlights France's involvement in Middle Eastern politics during…
US Request to the Security Council - 2002-10-26
The US has urged the UN Security Council to approve a resolution for the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, warning of serious consequences if…
Russia and France's Observations on the US Resolution - 2002-10-26
Russia and France are working to amend a US resolution demanding Iraq's cooperation with UN weapons inspectors. The US plans to vote on this resolution…
End of the First Round of UN Discussions on the US Proposed Resolution
The UN Security Council has wrapped up its first discussions on a US resolution demanding Iraq's complete disarmament, with further confidential talks planned. US Ambassador…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Iran's Position is Active Neutrality - 2002-10-21
Nasrin Mahdavi reports on German media's coverage of Iran's stance on a possible U.S. and allied attack on Iraq, highlighting Iran's active neutrality. This is…
UN Weapons Inspection Chief to Visit Moscow
Hans Blix, the head of the UN weapons inspection team, is set to visit Moscow to discuss the return of inspectors to Iraq amid concerns…
Completion of Investigations by American and British Experts in Ukraine - 2002-10-21
American and British military experts have concluded their investigation in Ukraine regarding the potential sale of advanced radar systems to Iraq. The U.S. Ambassador indicated…
The United States Submits a New Resolution on Iraq to the Security Council - 2002-10-21
The U.S. is set to submit a new resolution to the UN Security Council concerning Iraq, emphasizing strict weapons inspections and potential consequences for non-compliance.…
Leaders of French-speaking Communities Emphasize the Priority of the UN's Role in Iraq
Leaders of 56 French-speaking communities met in Beirut and stressed that disarmament efforts in Iraq should be led by the UN. They called for Iraq…
Iraq to Return Stolen Documents from Kuwait
Iraq is returning stolen documents from Kuwait, taken during its occupation a decade ago. The handover is supervised by the UN and is part of…
The United States Will Present Another Draft Resolution to the United Nations - 2002-10-18
The U.S. is preparing to submit a new draft resolution to the UN that does not allow for military action against Iraq unless it fails…
UN Security Council Meeting on Iraq Resolution - 2002-10-17
The UN Security Council is discussing a new resolution for Iraq's disarmament, with Kofi Annan emphasizing the seriousness of Iraq's non-compliance. While most countries recognize…
Iraq and France - 2002-10-17
France has indicated that it may consider military intervention in Iraq contingent upon a United Nations endorsement. This development involves France's stance on Iraq amidst…
Did Ukraine Sell Military Radar to Iraq?
American and British experts are investigating allegations that Ukraine sold a military radar system to Iraq, raising doubts about Ukraine's integrity. The U.S. claims this…
In Response to Hostile Actions by Iraq - 2002-10-15
U.S. and British warplanes conducted an airstrike on a military facility in Iraq in response to missile attacks from Iraq. The incident highlights ongoing tensions…
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Support for the Security Council Does Not Confirm Military Attack on Iraq - 2002-10-15
Saudi Arabia has confirmed it will not support a U.S. military attack on Iraq, despite urging Iraq to comply with UN resolutions regarding weapons inspections.…
U.S. Defense Secretary Accelerates War Plans Against Iraq - 2002-10-13
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld has instructed military leaders to speed up war plans against Iraq, emphasizing precision weapons and intelligence. This development is significant…
President Bush: Saddam Hussein, the Tyrant and Bully of Iraq, Seriously Threatens Peace - 2002-10-08
President Bush condemned Saddam Hussein as a significant threat to global peace due to his refusal to eliminate weapons of mass destruction. He emphasized the…
Iraq is Hiding Its Weapons - 2002-10-05
The CIA has released a report indicating that Iraq is secretly developing new chemical and biological weapons while attempting to build a nuclear bomb. The…
Jordan Urges Iraq to Accept Any New Resolution
Jordan has called on Iraq to accept any new UN resolutions to prevent a potential U.S. military attack. This is significant as it reflects Jordan's…
Meeting of UN Inspectors Chief with Colin Powell - 2002-10-04
Hans Blix, the UN weapons inspectors chief, is meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell to discuss the return of inspectors to Iraq. Blix…
Security Council's Decision on Approving a New Resolution Against Iraq - 2002-10-04
The UN Security Council is considering a new resolution against Iraq, supported by the U.S., as weapons inspectors prepare to enter the country. Hans Blix,…
Hans Blix's Report on Agreement with Iraq - 2002-10-03
Hans Blix is presenting a report on Iraq's agreement to unlimited weapons inspections to the UN Security Council. The U.S. and Britain demand no restrictions…
Colin Powell: Inspectors Should Not Return to Iraq Without a Strong UN Resolution - 2002-10-02
Colin Powell emphasized that UN weapons inspectors should not return to Iraq without a strong Security Council resolution outlining the consequences of Iraq's non-cooperation. This…
Britain Deems Iraq's Agreement on Inspections Insufficient - 2002-10-02
Britain has expressed that the recent agreement allowing UN weapons inspectors to return to Iraq is not enough. Jack Straw emphasized the need for a…
Russia Welcomes Iraq's Agreement on Inspections
Russia has welcomed Iraq's agreement to allow UN weapons inspectors to return, indicating compliance with existing Security Council resolutions. This development is significant as it…
Baghdad Opposes New Resolution - 2002-10-02
Baghdad has rejected the U.S. request for a new UN resolution on weapons inspections, claiming existing resolutions are adequate. Tariq Aziz emphasized the unacceptability of…
The U.S. Rejects Russia's Criticism of Airstrikes Against Iraq
The U.S. has dismissed Russia's criticism of its airstrikes in Iraq, citing Iraq's recent attacks on patrolling aircraft. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between the…
Iraq Warns Turkey - 2002-10-01
Iraq has issued a warning to Turkey not to permit U.S. aircraft to launch military operations against it from Turkish soil. This warning comes from…