December 2002
Colin Powell: The United States Has Not Made a Final Decision Regarding an Attack on Iraq - 2002-12-30
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. has not finalized plans for an attack on Iraq but is preparing militarily. This statement follows the deployment of…
The Strengthening of U.S. Military Forces Around Iraq Continues - 2002-12-28
The U.S. continues to bolster its military presence around Iraq, with the USS George Washington ready to deploy on short notice. Additionally, UN weapons inspectors…
The United States Prepares for Possible War with Iraq - 2002-12-28
The U.S. is ramping up military presence in the Persian Gulf in preparation for a potential conflict with Iraq, ordering aircraft carriers to the region.…
Al-Qaeda Operations Chief in the Persian Gulf Arrested and Handed Over to the U.S.
Abdul Rahim al-Nashiri, the al-Qaeda operations chief in the Persian Gulf, has been arrested by UAE officials and handed over to the United States. He…
U.S. Army Conducts Largest Military Exercises Since 1991 War - 2002-12-22
The U.S. Army has conducted its largest military exercises since the 1991 Gulf War, involving thousands of troops and armored vehicles in Kuwait. President Bush…
Preparations for Possible Attack Against Iraq Continue - 2002-12-22
The U.S. military is conducting large-scale maneuvers in the Persian Gulf as preparations for a potential attack on Iraq intensify. Thousands of troops and armored…
Increased Military Pressure from American Forces in the Persian Gulf - 2002-12-20
The U.S. plans to double its military presence in the Persian Gulf, increasing pressure on Iraq. This move is part of a strategy leading to…
UK Defense Minister Announces Readiness to Deploy Forces to the Persian Gulf Next Month
The UK is preparing to send military forces to the Persian Gulf next month, although no military action has been decided yet. This announcement comes…
Iran's Pursuit of Nuclear Technology Continues to Be a Key Issue in Washington-Moscow Negotiations
U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell has reiterated concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions during discussions with Russia. Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful…
Upgrading Facilities at a Qatari Airbase by the United States - 2002-12-12
The U.S. and Qatar signed a contract allowing the U.S. military to upgrade facilities at Al Udeid airbase for operations against Iraq. This development is…
U.S. Defense Secretary's Visit to Qatar - 2002-12-12
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visited Qatar, emphasizing Iraq's possession of weapons of mass destruction and the need for disarmament. He signed an agreement to…
Testing a Type of Mobile Command Post by the U.S. in Qatar - 2002-12-09
U.S. military officials are testing a mobile command post in Qatar, which could be used in a potential war with Iraq. General Tommy Franks is…
U.S. Defense Department Reports Collision of U.S. Navy Destroyer with Iranian Oil Tanker in the Persian Gulf
A U.S. Navy destroyer collided with an Iranian oil tanker in the Persian Gulf during an inspection attempt. No injuries were reported, and the damage…
US Military Drill with Computer Simulation - 2002-12-07
General Tommy Franks is in Qatar to oversee a military drill involving a new mobile command post that could be used in a potential conflict…