January 2003
In Britain, a group of anti-war protesters prepares to travel to Iraq - 2003-01-23
A group of 50 anti-war protesters in Britain is preparing to travel to Iraq to act as human shields against potential US and British attacks.…
New Soldiers and Military Equipment Deployed by the U.S. to the Persian Gulf - 2003-01-22
The U.S. is ramping up its military presence in the Persian Gulf by sending additional troops and equipment in anticipation of a possible conflict with…
Preparation for Potential War with Iraq - 2003-01-21
The U.S. is ramping up military presence in the Persian Gulf with an additional 37,000 troops, totaling 100,000. Kuwait is currently hosting most of these…
Interview with Dariush Homayoun Regarding the Left Opposition - 2003-01-19
Dariush Homayoun discusses the left opposition in Iran, U.S. policies in the Persian Gulf, and the risks of political blackmail from hostile governments in an…
General Richard Myers: War Between the U.S. and Iraq is Still Avoidable - 2003-01-18
General Richard Myers asserted that war between the U.S. and Iraq can still be avoided despite the military buildup in the region. He highlighted the…
Several US Warships Depart for the Persian Gulf for Possible War with Iraq - 2003-01-18
The US has dispatched additional warships to the Persian Gulf in preparation for a potential conflict with Iraq. This deployment includes thousands of troops and…
In the Event of War with Iraq, the U.S. Has Officially Requested Help from NATO - 2003-01-16
The U.S. has formally requested NATO assistance in the event of a war with Iraq, seeking support for Turkey and access to airspace from allied…
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov Meets with IAEA Chief Mohamed ElBaradei - 2003-01-15
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov met with IAEA Chief Mohamed ElBaradei to discuss the Iraq crisis, emphasizing that military action should be a last resort.…
Donald Rumsfeld Orders Deployment of Thousands More American Soldiers to the Persian Gulf - 2003-01-13
Donald Rumsfeld has ordered the deployment of thousands more U.S. soldiers to the Persian Gulf as tensions rise over a potential war with Iraq. The…
Another 27,000 American Soldiers Being Deployed to the Persian Gulf in Preparation for War with Iraq - 2003-01-12
The U.S. is deploying an additional 27,000 soldiers to the Persian Gulf, increasing the total expected to 150,000 by mid-February, as tensions rise over Iraq's…
According to the U.S. Secretary of Defense's order, 62,000 more soldiers are heading to the Persian Gulf - 2003-01-12
The U.S. Secretary of Defense has ordered the deployment of 62,000 additional soldiers to the Persian Gulf, aiming to raise the total to 150,000 by…
Continued Search by UN Inspectors in Iraq - 2003-01-11
UN inspectors are actively searching for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq amidst increasing military presence from the US and UK. This situation escalates as…
Nearly Seven Thousand U.S. Marines Prepare to Deploy to the Persian Gulf Soon - 2003-01-10
The U.S. is preparing to send nearly seven thousand Marines to the Persian Gulf, joining four thousand already deployed. This move is significant as it…
UN Weapons Inspectors Expand Searches in Northern and Southern Iraq - 2003-01-05
UN weapons inspectors are intensifying their search for banned weapons in Iraq, establishing a new office in Mosul and inspecting locations in Basra. This is…
Tariq Aziz: The U.S. Has an Imperialist Plan to Attack Iraq - 2003-01-02
Tariq Aziz accused the U.S. of having an imperialist agenda to invade Iraq, disregarding UN weapons inspectors' findings. Despite military buildup in the Gulf, President…
Continuation of United Nations Inspections in Iraq in the New Year - 2003-01-01
UN weapons inspectors have resumed their search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq as the New Year begins. President Bush remains hopeful for a…