March 2003
Iraq Rejects New UN Security Council Resolution - 2003-03-29
Iraq has rejected a new UN Security Council resolution aimed at reviving its food program under UN supervision. Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan labeled the…
Security Council to Continue Oil-for-Food Program - 2003-03-29
The UN Security Council has decided to extend the Oil-for-Food program, which allows Iraq to sell oil in exchange for food and other humanitarian supplies.…
Increase in Oil Prices in Global Markets - 2003-03-28
Oil prices have surged to their highest levels since the onset of the Iraq war, with Brent crude reaching $27.50 and light crude nearly $31…
Hans Blix expresses relief that no weapons of mass destruction were used in the first week of the war - 2003-03-27
Hans Blix, head of the UN weapons inspection team, expressed relief that no weapons of mass destruction were used in the first week of the…
Iraq May Have Executed Some American Prisoners of War Whose Bodies Were Shown on Television - 2003-03-26
The New York Times reports that Iraq may have executed several American POWs captured in Nasiriyah, with evidence shown on Al Jazeera. The situation raises…
Iraq Has Not Provided the Names of Prisoners of War to the International Red Cross
Iraq has not shared the names of prisoners of war with the International Red Cross, while state television aired images of two captured American pilots…
Interview with Mehrdad Darvishpour on the Political, Economic, and Social Effects of the Iraq War - 2003-03-23
The article features an interview with Mehrdad Darvishpour discussing the implications of the Iraq War on various aspects of society. The conversation highlights the impact…
Shahid Report: France's Position Regarding the Current War with Iraq - 2003-03-22
The article discusses France's stance on the ongoing war with Iraq, highlighting diplomatic tensions and international relations. France's position is significant as it contrasts with…
Oil Prices Decline for the Fifth Consecutive Day in Global Markets - 2003-03-20
Oil prices have been declining for five consecutive days due to market reactions to the war in Iraq. Initial increases in prices were followed by…
Afghanistan Supports Use of Force for Disarming Iraq
Afghanistan has expressed its support for military action to disarm Iraq, citing Iraq's non-compliance with UN demands. The Afghan government emphasizes the importance of democratic…
The Departure of United Nations Weapons Inspectors from Iraq Has Begun - 2003-03-18
The UN weapons inspectors have begun their departure from Iraq amid rising tensions. Kofi Annan ordered all UN staff to leave and suspended the 'Oil…
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…
Iraq Identifies American and French Suppliers of Microbial Materials - 2003-03-16
Iraq has identified American and French suppliers of microbial materials in its arms declaration to the UN, including the American Type Culture Collection and the…
Bombing of Iraqi Radars at the Jordan Border - 2003-03-15
On March 15, 2003, a U.S. B-1 bomber attacked Iraqi radar sites near the Jordan border. This military action coincided with the movement of U.S.…
Iraq's Report to the United Nations on the Destruction of Its Deadly VX Gas Stockpiles - 2003-03-14
Iraq is submitting a report to the UN about the destruction of its VX gas stockpiles, claiming they were eliminated in 1991. Iraqi officials have…
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…
The United States Sends Stealth Bombers to the Persian Gulf for Possible War Against Iraq - 2003-03-13
The U.S. has deployed stealth bombers to the Persian Gulf in preparation for a potential conflict with Iraq, joining a significant military presence in the…
Iraq Displays Its Drone to Counter Colin Powell's Claims
Iraq has publicly displayed a drone to refute U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's assertions that Iraqi drones could spread chemical weapons. Iraqi officials claim…
The U.S. Temporarily Halts U-2 Flights Over Iraq - 2003-03-12
The U.S. has temporarily suspended U-2 reconnaissance flights over Iraq after an encounter with Iraqi fighter jets. Defense Secretary Rumsfeld noted there was no direct…
OPEC: Production Will Increase in Case of Disruption in Oil Flow - 2003-03-12
OPEC has decided to keep oil production steady but is prepared to increase it if disruptions occur due to potential conflict in Iraq. The Saudi…
Iraq Threatens Two U.S. U-2 Spy Planes - 2003-03-11
Iraqi fighter jets threatened two U.S. U-2 reconnaissance planes, forcing their return during a mission supporting UN weapons inspectors. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Germany's Agreement with France's Proposal Regarding Iraq - 2003-03-11
Germany's Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has agreed to France's proposal for an urgent meeting of world leaders to discuss a new resolution concerning the Iraq crisis.…
OPEC Oil Ministers Will Prevent Oil Shortages in Case of War in Iraq - 2003-03-11
OPEC oil ministers are meeting to assure global markets that they will prevent oil shortages if war breaks out in Iraq. The Saudi oil minister…
Iraq Resumes Destruction of Prohibited Al-Samoud Missiles - 2003-03-08
Iraq has resumed destroying prohibited Al-Samoud missiles and President Saddam Hussein is urging the UN to lift sanctions, claiming compliance with disarmament orders. The U.S.…
Hans Blix: Baghdad's Destruction of Prohibited Al-Sumoud Missiles is Considered a Real Disarmament
Hans Blix announced that Iraq's destruction of prohibited missiles is a significant step towards disarmament. He noted that Iraq's military capabilities have diminished since the…
Leaders of Islamic Countries Oppose War Against Iraq - 2003-03-05
Leaders of Islamic countries met in Qatar to oppose the war against Iraq, with the Organization of Islamic Conference rejecting any military intervention. Tensions escalated…
Russia Considers Iraq's Destruction of Al-Samoud Missiles as a Sign of Cooperation with UN Inspectors
Russia views Iraq's destruction of Al-Samoud missiles as a positive sign of cooperation with UN inspectors. This statement comes from Deputy Foreign Minister Yuri Fedotov,…
Iraq Presents New Report on Anthrax and Lethal VX Gas Stockpiles to UN Inspectors - 2003-03-03
Iraq has agreed to submit a new report to UN inspectors regarding its anthrax and VX gas stockpiles, claiming they were destroyed over a decade…
Jacques Chirac Urges Baghdad to Intensify Cooperation with UN Weapons Inspectors - 2003-03-03
French President Jacques Chirac called on Iraq to enhance its cooperation with UN weapons inspectors while reiterating France's opposition to a US military attack. He…
Iraq: If the U.S. Continues Military Threats, We Will Halt Destruction of Al-Samoud Missiles - 2003-03-03
Iraq has issued a warning to the U.S. regarding its military threats, stating it will halt the destruction of Al-Samoud missiles if the threats continue.…
Iraq Begins Destruction of Al-Samoud 2 Missiles at Military Facility
Iraq has started destroying banned Al-Samoud 2 missiles to meet a UN deadline, monitored by international inspectors. This action is significant as it reflects Iraq's…