December 2002
United Nations Security Council Tightens Import Restrictions on Iraq - 2002-12-31
The UN Security Council has tightened import restrictions on Iraq to prevent the acquisition of military-related materials. This decision impacts Iraq's ability to import protective…
Iraq Submitted Names of Over 500 Specialists to the United Nations - 2002-12-29
Iraq has submitted the names of over 500 specialists involved in weapons production to the UN as part of disarmament efforts. The US government, led…
Israel's Health Ministry Abandons Public Smallpox Vaccination
The Israeli Health Ministry has opted not to implement a public smallpox vaccination program despite concerns over a potential U.S. military strike on Iraq. Approximately…
Igor Ivanov Urges Washington to Adhere to UN Resolutions Regarding Iraq - 2002-12-22
Russian Defense Minister Igor Ivanov has called on the U.S. to comply with UN resolutions regarding Iraq and stated that Russia sees no justification for…
Iraq Has Refused the Elements of the United Nations Resolution - 2002-12-20
The U.S. claims Iraq has failed to comply with UN disarmament orders, with Secretary of State Colin Powell stating that Iraq's weapons declaration is outdated…
Iraq Installs Barriers and Roadblocks at Its Main Bases Near Baghdad - 2002-12-19
Iraq is setting up barriers and roadblocks at its bases near Baghdad to thwart potential U.S. attacks. U.S. defense officials are concerned about the timing…
The U.S. Will Officially Respond to Baghdad's Weapons Declaration Today - 2002-12-19
The U.S. government is set to officially respond to Iraq's weapons declaration, which claims no prohibited weapons exist in the country. Key figures involved include…
U.S. Secretary of State: Final Assessment on Iraq's Weapons to be Made Late This Week - 2002-12-17
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell announced that a final assessment on Iraq's weapons will be released soon, highlighting issues with Iraq's documentation claiming no…
Iraq Cancels Contract with Three Russian Oil Companies - 2002-12-16
Iraq has canceled its oil contracts with three Russian companies, including Lukoil, due to their non-compliance with contractual obligations. The Iraqi ambassador claims the decision…
Russia's Strong Criticism of Iraq Over Cancellation of Major Oil Contract
Russia has criticized Iraq for canceling a significant oil contract with LUKoil, arguing it undermines their friendly relations. The Iraqi ambassador attempted to minimize the…
Iraq Has Not Disclosed Everything in Its Report
American experts have found that Iraq's weapons report contains outdated information and lacks critical details about its chemical and biological materials. The U.S. government has…
President Bush Announces Smallpox Vaccination Program for U.S. Soldiers and Health Workers - 2002-12-13
President Bush has announced a vaccination program for half a million soldiers and health workers against smallpox due to concerns over potential biological attacks from…
Iraq: Reports of Al-Qaeda's Acquisition of Chemical Weapons in Iraq are 'Ridiculous'
Iraq has dismissed U.S. media reports claiming that Al-Qaeda has obtained chemical weapons as absurd. U.S. officials remain silent on the matter but express ongoing…
Upgrading Facilities at a Qatari Airbase by the United States - 2002-12-12
The U.S. and Qatar signed a contract allowing the U.S. military to upgrade facilities at Al Udeid airbase for operations against Iraq. This development is…
The U.S. Agreed for Iraq to Purchase Chemical Warfare Antidotes - 2002-12-12
The U.S. has allowed Iraq to purchase chemical warfare antidotes despite concerns about their potential use in chemical warfare. This decision comes amid reports of…
Continued Weapons Inspections in Iraq - 2002-12-10
UN weapons inspectors continued their inspections in Iraq, visiting key sites including a missile parts factory and a nuclear complex. The US faced criticism from…
Iraq Submits Reports for Analysis to the United Nations - 2002-12-08
Iraq has submitted extensive reports to the UN asserting it has no weapons of mass destruction, which are now under analysis. President Bush warns that…
Iraq Claims No Weapons of Mass Destruction in 12,000-Page Report - 2002-12-07
Iraq has presented a comprehensive report to the UN asserting it possesses no weapons of mass destruction, urging the U.S. to acknowledge it. This comes…
Iraq's Report Volume May Reach Thirteen Thousand Pages - 2002-12-06
Iraq is set to submit a large report on its weapons programs, potentially totaling thirteen thousand pages, which may take weeks for UN experts to…
The U.S. Claims Strong Evidence That Iraq Has Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-12-06
The U.S. asserts it has strong evidence of Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction despite UN inspectors finding none. Iraq denies having such weapons…
Continued Inspections in Iraq - 2002-12-04
UN weapons inspectors are conducting inspections in Iraq to find weapons of mass destruction, focusing on nuclear and chemical facilities. Iraq plans to submit a…
Iraq to Submit Its Weapons Program List to the United Nations
Iraq is set to submit a list of its weapons programs to the UN just before a deadline. Hussam Mohammed Amin claims the declaration will…
Iraq: Deadline to Declare Weapons of Mass Destruction is December 8
Iraq has announced it will declare its status regarding weapons of mass destruction by December 8, following a meeting with UN officials. The US has…