March 2003
Palestinian Refugees: Why Should Iraq Be Disarmed, but Not Israel - 2003-03-30
Palestinian refugees in Jordan express deep concern over the implications of the Iraq war on Middle Eastern peace, fearing it diverts attention from their plight…
Syria's Foreign Ministry Protests the Death of Five Nationals in a Missile Attack in Iraq
The Syrian Foreign Ministry protested the deaths of five Syrian nationals in a U.S. missile attack in Iraq, claiming the right to seek compensation. The…
Hundreds of Thousands Participate in Anti-War Protests for the Fourth Day
Hundreds of thousands are protesting against the war in Iraq across Asia and the Pacific for the fourth consecutive day. Major protests occurred in Pakistan,…
Britain Asks Banks Worldwide to Track and Seize Saddam Hussein's Funds - 2003-03-22
Britain has requested global banks to track and seize Saddam Hussein's funds, echoing a similar request from the United States. Chancellor Gordon Brown indicated that…
US Efforts to Separate Iraqi Leadership from Saddam - 2003-03-22
The US is intensifying its efforts to persuade Iraqi leaders to distance themselves from Saddam Hussein amid ongoing military actions. Key figures like Donald Rumsfeld…
Jacques Chirac: Opposes Any Resolution Allowing the United States and Britain to Govern Post-War Iraq - 2003-03-21
French President Jacques Chirac opposes any UN resolution that would allow the U.S. and Britain to govern Iraq after the war, arguing it would justify…
Allied Warplanes Dropped Two Million Leaflets Over Iraq Yesterday - 2003-03-20
Allied warplanes dropped two million leaflets over Iraq, advising Iraqi soldiers on how to surrender safely during military operations. The U.S. Central Command aims to…
Tony Blair: The Removal of Saddam Hussein is the Number One Priority - 2003-03-19
Tony Blair emphasized the removal of Saddam Hussein as a top priority for nations seeking to eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. He indicated that…
President Bush Will Give Saddam Hussein an Ultimatum to Leave Iraq to Avoid War - 2003-03-17
President Bush is set to issue an ultimatum to Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq to prevent war, citing the failure of the UN to enforce…
Saddam Hussein: Iraq Once Had Weapons of Mass Destruction, But No Longer Does - 2003-03-17
Saddam Hussein acknowledged that Iraq once had weapons of mass destruction but claimed they no longer exist, amid rising tensions with the US and UK,…
Britain and Australia Hold Emergency Meetings to Discuss Iraq Crisis - 2003-03-17
Britain and Australia are convening emergency meetings to address the escalating crisis in Iraq. British Prime Minister Tony Blair is trying to manage internal dissent…
Saddam: If Iraq is attacked, we will strike the U.S. everywhere in the world - 2003-03-17
Saddam Hussein warned that Iraq would retaliate against the U.S. globally if attacked. He dismissed accusations of possessing weapons of mass destruction as lies. The…
Senior Iraqi Official: Baghdad is Preparing for War - 2003-03-17
A senior Iraqi official, General Hosam Amin, announced that Baghdad is preparing for a possible attack from the United States, despite efforts to prove disarmament…
NATO Defense Ministers Meeting Discusses Increasing Likelihood of War in Iraq - 2003-03-15
NATO defense ministers met to discuss the escalating likelihood of war in Iraq, expressing low hopes for a diplomatic resolution. Key figures included defense ministers…
Vatican Will Maintain Its Embassy in Baghdad in Case of War - 2003-03-14
The Vatican has announced it will keep its embassy in Baghdad despite the potential for war in Iraq, while Germany and Spain have advised their…
President Bush, Tony Blair, and Jose Maria Aznar Hold Tripartite Summit - 2003-03-14
President Bush, along with British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, is set to meet to discuss a resolution regarding…
Britain's Six Conditions for Iraq - 2003-03-13
Britain has outlined six conditions for Iraq amidst ongoing opposition from France to a Security Council resolution for military action. Additionally, Iran continues to suppress…
Britain and 6 Conditions for Disarming Iraq - 2003-03-13
Britain has proposed six conditions for Iraq's disarmament to resolve a deadlock at the UN regarding a potential war. Key conditions include a confession from…
Russia and France Announce Opposition Vote
Russia and France have declared their intention to vote against a UN resolution that would allow military action against Iraq. This opposition comes from both…
Baghdad Prepares for War - 2003-03-10
Baghdad is gearing up for potential military conflict as a senior Iraqi general expresses concerns over a possible U.S. attack, regardless of Iraq's compliance with…
Colin Powell: We Are Close to Securing the 9 Votes Needed for the Approval of a New Resolution
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. is nearing the required votes for a UN resolution that would authorize military action against Iraq. France, however, is…
Chilean President: The March 17 Deadline for Disarming Iraq is Short - 2003-03-09
Chilean President Ricardo Lagos expressed concerns about the short deadline of March 17 for disarming Iraq, suggesting that more time is needed for UN inspectors…
Threat of Resignation from Five British Parliament Members
Five British Parliament members threaten to resign if Prime Minister Tony Blair goes to war with Iraq without UN support. This raises concerns about potential…
Eighth Press Conference of the President of the United States - 2003-03-07
President Bush held a significant press conference addressing Iraq's disarmament and the ongoing threat posed by Saddam Hussein. He emphasized that U.S. intelligence suggests Iraq…
France, Russia, and Germany Will Not Accept New UN Security Council Resolution on Military Attack on Iraq - 2003-03-05
France, Russia, and Germany have united to oppose any new UN resolution that would allow military action against Iraq. This stance was confirmed by their…
Russia Will Not Support Actions Leading to War with Iraq - 2003-03-04
Russia's Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov announced that Russia will not support any actions that could lead to war with Iraq and may exercise its veto…