May 2002
Iraq Agrees to Extend Oil-for-Food Program with the United Nations
Iraq has agreed to extend the UN's oil-for-food program for six months, accepting new economic sanctions that allow for increased non-military exports. The program, which…
American Jets Strike Iraqi Positions - 2002-05-25
American jets conducted a second strike on Iraqi air defense positions in response to hostile actions against U.S. surveillance aircraft. This ongoing military engagement highlights…
Germany Report: Chemical Weapons in Iraq - 2002-05-19
The article discusses a report from Germany regarding chemical weapons in Iraq, featuring an interview with the head of UN weapons inspectors. This is significant…
Iraq Criticizes Oil-for-Food Program - 2002-05-16
Iraq has accepted a six-month extension of the Oil-for-Food program while criticizing the UN Security Council for its sanctions review. This program allows Iraq to…
Delay in Security Council Voting - 2002-05-09
The UN Security Council has postponed a vote on revising sanctions against Iraq due to Syria's request for more time. The five permanent members proposed…
The United States Seeks a New Leadership in Iraq - 2002-05-06
The U.S. is advocating for a change in leadership in Iraq, emphasizing the need for regime change regardless of Iraq's cooperation with UN weapons inspectors.…
UN Secretary-General Calls New Negotiations with Iraq Encouraging - 2002-05-04
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan described recent negotiations with Iraq about the return of weapons inspectors as encouraging. Despite no immediate breakthroughs, there is hope for…
Iraq Reports One Killed and Three Injured Due to Allied Airstrikes in the North
Iraq has reported casualties from airstrikes by American and British forces in the northern region. The U.S. military claims the strikes were in response to…
New Round of Talks Between the United Nations and Iraq - 2002-05-02
The UN and Iraq have initiated talks to discuss the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq. Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri reported a successful meeting…