March 2002
The Catholic Church of England Opposes U.S. Military Action
The Catholic Church of England and Wales has publicly opposed U.S. military action against Iraq, warning it could escalate tensions in the Middle East. Cardinal…
Britain and the United States Should Not Take Military Action Against Iraq - 2002-03-30
Cardinal Murphy O'Connor has called on Britain and the US to refrain from military action against Iraq, warning it could escalate tensions in the Middle…
New Talks Between the U.S. and Russia Regarding Iraq - 2002-03-28
U.S. and Russian diplomats are negotiating a review of UN sanctions against Iraq, which are set to expire soon. John Wolf and Yuri Fedotov are…
Kuwait's Agreement to Restore Relations with Iraq - 2002-03-28
Kuwait has agreed to restore diplomatic relations with Iraq after years of tension following Iraq's 1990 invasion. This reconciliation was facilitated by Iraq's written commitment…
Progress in Revising Sanctions Against Iraq - 2002-03-28
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced progress in U.S.-Russia talks about revising sanctions on Iraq. John Wolf is in Moscow to discuss a list of prohibited…
Kofi Annan to Meet with Iraqi Foreign Minister
Kofi Annan is set to meet with Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors to Iraq. This meeting follows…
Georgia Denies US Request for Military Bases
Georgia's President Edward Shevardnadze denied that the US has requested to use Georgian military bases for operations against Iran and Iraq. This statement comes amidst…
U.S. Vice President: Saddam Hussein Possesses Biological Weapons - 2002-03-25
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney asserts that Saddam Hussein is actively pursuing weapons of mass destruction, including biological and nuclear weapons. This statement highlights the…
Iraq Accepts US Investigation Team Regarding Fate of Missing Pilot - 2002-03-25
Iraq has agreed to accept a US investigation team to discuss the fate of Michael Speicher, a pilot missing since the Gulf War. The discussions…
Under the Microscope with Alireza Noorizadeh, March 22, 2002: On the Possibility of Iran and Iraq's Involvement in the New York Terrorist Operations
Alireza Noorizadeh discusses the potential involvement of Iran and Iraq in the terrorist attacks in New York, referencing comments made by CIA Director George Tenet…
Kuwait's Strong Criticism of Iraq - 2002-03-22
Kuwait criticized Iraq for not releasing a Kuwaiti man who entered Iraq accidentally. Iraq proposed a prisoner exchange, which Kuwait rejected, asserting that all Iraqi…
Bulent Ecevit Urges Iraq to Allow Inspectors to Return - 2002-03-21
Bulent Ecevit, Turkey's Prime Minister, called on Iraq to permit the return of UN weapons inspectors following discussions with U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney. Ecevit…
Richard Cheney, U.S. Vice President, Visits Turkey - 2002-03-20
Richard Cheney, U.S. Vice President, visited Turkey following a trip to 11 Middle Eastern countries to discuss Turkey's concerns about a potential U.S. military action…
New Proposal from a U.S. Congressman and Iran's Reaction - 2002-03-19
A U.S. Congressman proposed dialogue between Iran and the U.S., which was cautiously welcomed by Iranian reformists but rejected by hardliners. President Khatami's government is…
Dick Cheney to Meet Ariel Sharon in Israel Today - 2002-03-18
Dick Cheney is in Israel to discuss ending violence between Israelis and Palestinians, the global war on terrorism, and Iraq with Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.…
Demonstrations in Jordan in Support of Palestine - 2002-03-17
Thousands of demonstrators in Jordan rallied in Amman to show support for Palestinians and demand the government cut ties with Israel. The protests included calls…
U.S. Vice President Arrives in Bahrain - 2002-03-17
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in Bahrain to discuss terrorism, Iraq, and peace efforts in the Middle East. He is set to meet with…
Dick Cheney Meets with Crown Prince Abdullah
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney met with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah to discuss the Middle East crisis and the U.S. war on terrorism. Abdullah opposed…
U.S. Vice President Arrives in Saudi Arabia Today - 2002-03-16
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Middle East peace process and counter-terrorism efforts with Crown Prince Abdullah. The…
Germany's Condition for Participation in Potential War Against Iraq - 2002-03-16
Germany's government has stated it will only participate in a potential U.S. war against Iraq if authorized by the UN. Chancellor Gerhard Schröder indicated support…
Warning from Mohammad Khatami, President of Iran - 2002-03-15
Mohammad Khatami, the President of Iran, warns that the use of nuclear weapons could lead to global destruction. His comments come in response to the…
Kuwait Rejects Qatar's Foreign Minister Proposal
Kuwait has declined a proposal from Qatar to engage in direct talks with Iraq for normalizing relations. This refusal is rooted in Kuwait's status as…
Compensation Payments for Iraq's Attack on Kuwait Continue - 2002-03-14
The UN has allocated nearly two billion dollars for compensation related to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, primarily benefiting Kuwait and some claimants in Saudi Arabia.…
Yemen Disagrees with Washington on Attack Against Iraq - 2002-03-14
Yemen supports the U.S. war on terrorism but opposes a military attack on Iraq. This disagreement was highlighted during discussions between U.S. Vice President Dick…
Forty Billion Dollars to Victims of Iraqi Aggression - 2002-03-14
The UN has allocated nearly two billion dollars for compensation related to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait, primarily benefiting Kuwait and some claimants in Saudi Arabia.…
The U.S. Will Not Allow Iraq to Endanger the Future of the World with the Production of Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2002-03-14
President Bush emphasized that the U.S. will not permit Iraq to pose a threat through weapons of mass destruction. Vice President Cheney is currently in…
Dick Cheney's Meeting with Hosni Mubarak - 2002-03-13
Dick Cheney met with Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak to discuss the U.S.-led war on terrorism and Israeli-Palestinian violence. This meeting is part of Cheney's broader…
U.S. Vice President's Trip to the Middle East - 2002-03-13
U.S. Vice President Richard Cheney began his Middle East trip in Jordan, discussing U.S. concerns about Iraq and regional stability with King Abdullah. The trip…
U.S. Support for Weapons Inspectors - 2002-03-13
The U.S. has expressed support for upcoming UN talks with Iraq regarding weapons inspections, urging a quicker process. Iraq has raised concerns about the presence…
U.S. Vice President Arrives in London
U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has arrived in London as part of a Middle Eastern tour to discuss rising violence between Israel and Palestinians and…
Pentagon Engaged in Emergency Planning for Potential Use of Nuclear Bombs Against Threatening Countries - 2002-03-10
The U.S. Pentagon is reportedly preparing an emergency plan for the potential use of nuclear weapons against several countries perceived as threats, including Iran. This…
Reaction of French Circles to the Recent Meeting of the Iraqi Foreign Minister with Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations
The article reports on the French political circles' reactions to a meeting between the Iraqi Foreign Minister and UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. This meeting is…
Meeting Between Tony Blair and President Bush - March 9, 2002
President Bush will meet with British Prime Minister Tony Blair to discuss the war on terrorism amid speculation of a potential U.S. attack on Iraq.…
The U.S. Calls for Speed in Negotiations with Iraq - 2002-03-09
The U.S. is urging for expedited negotiations with Iraq regarding weapons inspections as the UN prepares for a second round of talks. Kofi Annan has…
Meeting between Kofi Annan and Iraqi Foreign Minister - 2002-03-09
Kofi Annan met with Iraqi Foreign Minister Najy Sabri to discuss the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, but Iraq appears unwilling to accept them.…
When Will UN Weapons Inspectors Visit Iraq?
The US and UK are pressing Iraq to allow UN weapons inspectors to return and verify the presence of weapons of mass destruction. Kofi Annan…
North Korea Increases Global Missile Technology Exports
A U.S. Army general reported that North Korea has increased its missile technology exports globally, while denying any involvement in international terrorism. This statement highlights…
US State Department Human Rights Report Criticizes Israel and Palestine - 2002-03-05
The US State Department's 2001 Human Rights Report criticizes Israel and Palestine while also highlighting severe human rights violations in Iraq and Iran. It notes…
Democratic Changes in Iraq Must Be Achieved by Internal Forces
Jalal Talabani, a leader of Iraqi Kurds, advocates for internal forces to drive democratic changes in Iraq rather than U.S. military intervention, fearing the establishment…
Iraq Says Tony Blair Must Prove His Claims - 2002-03-02
Iraq has rejected Tony Blair's claims about its stockpiling of weapons of mass destruction, demanding proof from the UK. Blair's comments highlight ongoing tensions regarding…