June 2002
Kofi Annan: Talks with Iraq for the Return of UN Inspectors Need Time
Kofi Annan announced that discussions with Iraq regarding the return of UN weapons inspectors are ongoing but need more time. A decisive round of talks…
The US and Britain Bomb Iraqi Military Facilities for the Second Consecutive Day - 2002-06-21
The US and Britain have conducted airstrikes on Iraqi military sites for two consecutive days, citing retaliation for Iraqi attacks on their aircraft. Iraq reports…
Iraq Fired at Allied Aircraft - 2002-06-20
Iraq fired at American and British aircraft during an airstrike in northern Iraq, injuring one person. The allied forces retaliated by bombing an Iraqi anti-aircraft…
US Attack on One of Iraq's Air Defense Platforms - 2002-06-14
US aircraft attacked an Iraqi air defense platform in response to Iraq's increased aggression towards US and British surveillance flights in a no-fly zone. This…
Possibility of Increasing Trade Exchanges Between Turkey and Iraq - 2002-06-06
The U.S. Ambassador to the UN announced that changes in sanctions against Iraq will allow Turkey to boost trade with Iraq. This comes after Turkey…
Arms Sale to Kuwait - 2002-06-05
The U.S. plans to sell 80 advanced air-to-air missiles to Kuwait for $58 million. This sale is aimed at bolstering Kuwait's defense against Iraq, which…
Iraq: 3 Injured in Allied Airstrikes - 2002-06-01
Iraq reported that three individuals were injured due to airstrikes by U.S. and British warplanes in southern Iraq. The U.S. claims the strikes were aimed…