July 2002
Due to U.S. Economic Sanctions, Iran Abandons Purchase of 4 European Aircraft
Iran has canceled its plan to buy four Airbus aircraft due to U.S. economic sanctions. Davood Keshavarzian, head of Iran Air, highlighted that these sanctions…
EU Sanctions Against 52 More Members of Mugabe's Government - 2002-07-22
The EU has expanded its sanctions against Robert Mugabe's government by adding 52 more officials to its blacklist, citing concerns over human rights and governance.…
China Condemns U.S. Actions
The Chinese government condemned the U.S. for considering new sanctions against nine Chinese entities for arms sales to Iran. This reflects ongoing tensions between the…
Improving the Oil-for-Food Program - 2002-07-20
The new UN humanitarian coordinator, Ramiro Lopes da Silva, aims to enhance the efficiency of the Oil-for-Food program in Iraq. This program has been in…
Baghdad Lifts Travel Ban on U.S. Interests Diplomatic Representatives
Baghdad has lifted a travel ban on Polish diplomats representing U.S. interests after three months of restrictions. The ban aimed to pressure diplomats into violating…
Reactions to President Bush's Message About Iran in the U.S. Congress - 2002-07-17
In the U.S. Congress, both Republicans and Democrats express support for President Bush's stance on Iran, emphasizing the distinction between the Iranian people and their…
Syria Sends Weapons to Iraq - 2002-07-16
Syria is reportedly sending weapons to Iraq, defying UN sanctions, as military analysts in Israel highlight a strategic shift in the region. The Iraqi parliament…
Iraqi Parliament's Support for Saddam Hussein - 2002-07-15
The Iraqi Parliament has unanimously backed military preparations to defend against a potential U.S. attack on Saddam Hussein. This decision comes amid warnings from Israeli…
Concerns Over Ukraine's Violation of UN Sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill visited Ukraine to promote economic reforms and expressed concerns over allegations of Ukraine's involvement in arms smuggling to Iraq and…
Iraq Seeks to Continue Negotiations
Iraq is eager to resume negotiations with the UN regarding the return of weapons inspectors after previous talks ended without agreement. The outcome is crucial…
Kofi Annan Fails to Convince Iraq to Accept Return of UN Inspectors - 2002-07-06
Kofi Annan's efforts to convince Iraq to accept the return of UN weapons inspectors have failed, as Iraq insists on resolving other issues, including US…
Meeting of Kofi Annan, UN Secretary-General, and Naji Sabri, Iraqi Foreign Minister - 2002-07-05
Kofi Annan and Naji Sabri met in Vienna to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors to Iraq. The talks aim to establish conditions for…
End of Another Round of Negotiations Between the United Nations and Iraq - 2002-07-05
Kofi Annan and Naji Sabri concluded their first round of talks regarding Iraq's compliance with UN resolutions. The discussions were serious, but no decision was…
Third Round of Talks for the Return of UN Weapons Inspectors to Iraq - 2002-07-04
UN and Iraqi officials are engaged in talks about the return of weapons inspectors to Iraq, despite US calls for regime change. Kofi Annan emphasizes…
Discussions on the Return of Inspectors to Iraq - 2002-07-04
Kofi Annan is meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Naji Sabri to discuss the return of UN weapons inspectors to Iraq. While Annan hopes for positive…