September 2002
Discussions Between Weapons Inspectors and Iraqi Officials Begin in Vienna - 2002-09-30
UN weapons inspectors have started discussions with Iraqi officials in Vienna to plan their return after a four-year absence. The talks aim to ensure no…
Abdul Tawab Howaish Says America's Intent in Attacking Iraq is to Seize Iraq's Oil Resources - 2002-09-30
Abdul Tawab Howaish, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, claims that the U.S. invasion of Iraq is motivated by a desire to control its oil resources rather…
Tony Blair: The Security Council Will Ask Iraq to Surrender Its Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-09-29
Tony Blair announced that the UN Security Council is expected to demand Iraq surrender its weapons of mass destruction. He indicated that military action by…
Iraq Says It Will Reject Any New Resolution Passed by the United Nations - 2002-09-22
Iraq has declared it will reject any new UN resolution that contradicts its agreements with Kofi Annan. This comes amid US and UK efforts to…
President Bush Requests Congress Approval for Disarming Iraq - 2002-09-20
President Bush is seeking congressional approval to take military action against Iraq to disarm it and remove Saddam Hussein. This move comes ahead of the…
President Bush Meets with Congressional Leaders - 2002-09-18
President Bush is discussing Iraq with congressional leaders, emphasizing that the UN should not be misled by Iraq's inspection proposal. Tom Daschle anticipates a congressional…
Los Angeles Report: Regarding Iraq's Permission for Inspections - 2002-09-18
Iraq has announced the possibility of allowing UN inspectors to conduct unconditional weapons inspections. This development involves the Iraqi government and the United Nations. It…
Kofi Annan: Iraq Agreed to Unconditional Return of Weapons Inspectors - 2002-09-17
Kofi Annan announced Iraq's agreement to allow the return of weapons inspectors, aiming to dispel doubts about its possession of weapons of mass destruction. The…
Iraq Sees Unconditional Acceptance of Weapons Inspectors as a Barrier to Military Attack
Iraq has announced its unconditional acceptance of UN weapons inspectors, claiming this removes any justification for a US-led military attack. Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz…
Decrease in Oil Prices - 2002-09-17
Oil prices fell significantly after Iraq agreed to allow UN weapons inspectors back into the country, alleviating fears of supply disruptions. This development is crucial…
President Bush: If the United Nations Does Not Act, America Will Act Decisively
President Bush warned that the US would take decisive action against Iraq if the UN fails to act on weapons of mass destruction. Colin Powell…
Arab League Urges Iraq to Allow Return of Weapons Inspectors - 2002-09-15
The Arab League has called on Iraq to allow the return of UN weapons inspectors, emphasizing its importance for Iraq's peace and stability. This request…
Russia's Position on Iraq - 2002-09-14
Igor Ivanov, Russia's Foreign Minister, emphasizes the need for a diplomatic resolution to the Iraq crisis through the UN. He did not clarify Russia's stance…
Israel: We Accept the Risk of Missile Attacks if Military Action is Taken to Overthrow Saddam
Israel has warned that it will accept the risk of missile attacks from Iraq if the U.S. takes military action against Saddam Hussein. Shimon Peres…
Britain's Request to the United Nations - 2002-09-12
Britain is seeking a UN resolution to compel Iraq to disarm its weapons of mass destruction. Defense Minister Geoff Hoon emphasizes the importance of explaining…
Weapons of Mass Destruction: A Challenge for the International Community - 2002-09-11
Kofi Annan has warned the U.S. against unilateral military action in Iraq without UN approval, citing potential unforeseen consequences. President Bush views Iraq's pursuit of…
Iraq Calls on Arabs to Unite Against U.S. Attack - 2002-09-10
Iraq has urged Arab nations to retaliate against U.S. interests in the event of a military attack on Baghdad. Key Iraqi officials assert that any…
U.S. Secretary of State: The World Community Should Be Angry at Iraq's Actions - 2002-09-08
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell expressed that the international community should be outraged by Iraq's violations of UN resolutions. He emphasized the need for…
Arab Foreign Ministers Oppose Military Attack on Iraq - 2002-09-05
Arab foreign ministers met in Cairo and collectively opposed any military action against Iraq, citing threats to regional security. They called for Iraq to engage…
Bombing of an Iraqi Air Defense Base by American Bombers - 2002-09-05
American bombers targeted an Iraqi air defense base in response to hostile actions against coalition surveillance aircraft in a no-fly zone. This incident highlights ongoing…
Tariq Aziz: Iraq is Ready to Reduce Existing Tensions with the U.S.
Tariq Aziz announced Iraq's readiness to work with the UN to ease tensions with the U.S. after meeting with Kofi Annan. This cooperation includes the…
World Council of Churches Urges Washington to Refrain from Threatening Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-09-03
The World Council of Churches has called on the U.S. to stop threatening military action against Iraq, expressing concern over plans to overthrow the Iraqi…
The World Council of Churches' View on the Most Effective Way to Combat Terrorism - 2002-09-03
The World Council of Churches has emphasized the need for a fairer global order to effectively combat terrorism following the September 11 attacks. They also…
Saddam Hussein: America Wants to Dominate Middle Eastern Oil Reserves - 2002-09-03
Saddam Hussein accused the U.S. of wanting to overthrow his regime to control Middle Eastern oil reserves. This statement was made during a meeting with…
Russia Warns Against Attack on Iraq - 2002-09-02
Russia has issued a warning against a potential U.S. military attack on Iraq, arguing that it would destabilize the region. The warning comes after discussions…
Bashar al-Assad Calls on the Islamic World to Unite Against 'Conspiracy' Against the Middle East
Bashar al-Assad urged the Islamic world to unite against perceived foreign threats to the Middle East during a meeting with Iranian officials. This comes amid…