Securities and Exchange Commission
March 2003
Colin Powell's Three-Day Visit to Turkey and Belgium - 2003-03-31
Colin Powell is visiting Turkey and Belgium to improve U.S. relations with Turkey and NATO allies, which have been strained by the Iraq war. He…
Under the Microscope: The Situation of War and Powell's Statements Regarding Iran and Syria and the Review of the London Conference - 2003-03-31
Ali Reza Nourizadeh discusses the Iraq war's current status and U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's remarks about Iran and Syria, alongside a review of…
At least thirty injured in the first suicide bombing of the month in Israel
A suicide bomber attacked a café in Netanya, Israel, injuring at least thirty people, with three in critical condition. The Palestinian group Islamic Jihad claimed…
Two Rockets Hit Kabul - 2003-03-30
Two rockets hit Kabul, with one landing near the ISAF headquarters and the other in a park, causing no injuries. The incidents remain unclaimed, and…
President Bush: Currently, a small part of Iraq is under Saddam Hussein's control - 2003-03-29
President Bush announced that U.S.-led coalition forces are close to Baghdad and that Saddam Hussein controls only a small part of Iraq. He emphasized the…
North Korea's Resistance to Any Disarmament Demands - 2003-03-29
North Korea refuses to make concessions regarding its nuclear program, asserting that it will strengthen its defense against potential attacks. The regime draws parallels with…
Security Council to Continue Oil-for-Food Program - 2003-03-29
The UN Security Council has decided to extend the Oil-for-Food program, which allows Iraq to sell oil in exchange for food and other humanitarian supplies.…
UN Requests Over Two Billion Dollars in Aid from Countries Worldwide
The UN is requesting over two billion dollars in humanitarian aid for Iraq, marking a significant effort in response to the country's dire situation. The…
Vladimir Putin said the war in Iraq threatens global stability - 2003-03-28
Vladimir Putin has urged for an immediate cessation of the U.S.-led war in Iraq, advocating for a return to diplomatic efforts through the UN. He…
United States Plans for Post-War Governance in Iraq - 2003-03-27
The U.S. plans to establish a military government in Iraq immediately after the war, transitioning to a civilian government while the UN coordinates efforts for…
Possibility of Iraq Using Chemical Weapons Against Coalition Forces - 2003-03-26
U.S. officials warn that Iraq may use chemical weapons against coalition forces during the Baghdad siege, with indications of a red line set by Saddam…
Iraq Has Not Provided the Names of Prisoners of War to the International Red Cross
Iraq has not shared the names of prisoners of war with the International Red Cross, while state television aired images of two captured American pilots…
Intent of Iraqi Commanders to Use Chemical Weapons Against Shiites in Iraq - 2003-03-25
Colin Powell warns that Iraqi commanders plan to use chemical weapons against Shiite populations in southern Iraq, potentially blaming U.S. forces for the attacks. This…
Nigerian Militants Threaten to Blow Up Oil Facilities - 2003-03-23
Militants from the Ijaw ethnic group in Nigeria are threatening to attack oil facilities in response to ongoing violence with security forces. This conflict has…
Turkish Soldiers Enter Kurdish Region - 2003-03-22
Turkey has deployed around 1,000 soldiers to northern Iraq to stop Iraqi Kurds from entering Turkey, facing opposition from the U.S. and Iraqi Kurds. The…
An Iraqi Division Commander in the South of the Country Surrendered Along with Most of His Soldiers to Coalition Forces - 2003-03-22
An Iraqi division commander and most of his soldiers surrendered to coalition forces during their advance towards Basra. This surrender is significant as it indicates…
Request for Asylum by Some Passengers of Hijacked Cuban Plane from the United States - 2003-03-21
A Cuban passenger plane was hijacked and landed in Florida, where several passengers may seek asylum. Six hijackers were charged in court. This incident highlights…
Colin Powell: The United States has kept communication channels open with members of the Iraqi government - 2003-03-21
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. is keeping communication channels open with the Iraqi government, emphasizing the inevitability of change in Iraq. He urged Iraqi…
Russia: War Against Iraq May Destabilize Neighboring Regions - 2003-03-21
Russia has expressed concerns that the U.S.-led war against Iraq could destabilize neighboring regions and complicate international negotiations regarding North Korea's nuclear program. President Vladimir…
Jacques Chirac: Opposes Any Resolution Allowing the United States and Britain to Govern Post-War Iraq - 2003-03-21
French President Jacques Chirac opposes any UN resolution that would allow the U.S. and Britain to govern Iraq after the war, arguing it would justify…
In the Early Hours of the Evening, Loud Explosions Were Heard Over Baghdad - 2003-03-20
Loud explosions were reported over Baghdad as U.S. forces launched heavy bombardments in Iraq. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld indicated that the regime of Saddam…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: German Foreign Minister in New York - 2003-03-19
The German Foreign Minister is in New York to attend a UN Security Council meeting after participating in an EU Foreign Ministers meeting in Brussels.…
Gholamreza Sameh Nasai - March 19, 2003
Gholamreza Sameh Nasai extends heartfelt greetings for Nowruz to Iranians both abroad and in Iran, emphasizing health, happiness, and success for all. This message highlights…
New York's Special Plan to Prevent Terrorist Attacks - 2003-03-19
New York has launched 'Operation Atlas' to prevent terrorist attacks amid the Iraq war, deploying police to key locations and conducting inspections. Mayor Michael Bloomberg…
Turkey: We Act Urgently - 2003-03-18
Turkey is preparing to take urgent action regarding U.S. military operations in Iraq, following a unanimous decision by its political and military leaders. There is…
Iraqi Leadership Officially Rejects President Bush's Ultimatum to Saddam Hussein - 2003-03-18
The Iraqi leadership has officially rejected President Bush's ultimatum for Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq within 48 hours. This decision was made during a meeting…
President Bush Will Give Saddam Hussein an Ultimatum to Leave Iraq to Avoid War - 2003-03-17
President Bush is set to issue an ultimatum to Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq to prevent war, citing the failure of the UN to enforce…
Arrest of Another Al-Qaeda Leader
Yassir al-Jazeer, a suspected Al-Qaeda leader, was arrested in Lahore by Pakistani and U.S. security officials. His arrest is linked to information from another captured…
One-Day Meeting of Leaders of the United States, United Kingdom, and Spain - 2003-03-16
Leaders from the US, UK, and Spain met in the Azores to discuss the situation in Iraq, urging Baghdad to prove disarmament or face military…
Cheney: President Bush Will Make Decision on Iraq in Coming Days - 2003-03-16
Dick Cheney announced that President Bush will decide on Iraq in the next few days, indicating the U.S. is nearing the end of diplomatic efforts.…
Colin Powell: The U.S. Has Not Given Up Hope of Using Turkish Bases
Colin Powell expressed that the U.S. is still hopeful for Turkey's parliamentary approval to deploy troops for a potential conflict in Iraq. The U.S. aims…
Jack Straw: The Likelihood of War with Iraq Has Increased
Jack Straw announced that the chances of war with Iraq have increased due to Saddam Hussein's failure to dismantle weapons of mass destruction. President Bush,…
The U.S. is Prepared to Postpone Voting on the Proposed Resolution Until Next Week - 2003-03-14
The U.S. is considering postponing a vote on a resolution concerning Iraq, amid diplomatic efforts and potential veto threats from France. This situation highlights ongoing…
Two Security Guards of a Jewish Settlement Killed in Accidental Shooting by Israeli Soldiers
Two security guards at a Jewish settlement in Gaza were killed by accidental gunfire from Israeli soldiers. The incident occurred near Pnei Hever, and an…
Iraq Displays Its Drone to Counter Colin Powell's Claims
Iraq has publicly displayed a drone to refute U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell's assertions that Iraqi drones could spread chemical weapons. Iraqi officials claim…
Private Training of Iraqi Soldiers for Evasion by the U.S. Army - 2003-03-12
The U.S. Army is training Iraqi soldiers in evasion tactics to help them avoid coalition attacks. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to…
Pakistan: More Time Needed for a Peaceful Resolution to the Iraq Crisis - 2003-03-12
Pakistan's Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali emphasized the need for more time to peacefully resolve the Iraq crisis, stating that supporting a war would be…
Russia and France Announce Opposition Vote
Russia and France have declared their intention to vote against a UN resolution that would allow military action against Iraq. This opposition comes from both…
Nazi Baghlari's Report: Reflection of the Anxious Spirit of the Iraqi People in Egyptian Press - 2003-03-10
The report by Hans Blix has delayed the war against Iraq until mid-March without resolving divisions within the UN Security Council. Egyptian media is reflecting…
Pakistan's Prime Minister Says Country Will Take Its Position on Iraq at the United Nations Based on Principles and National Interests - 2003-03-10
Pakistan's Prime Minister Zulfikar Khan Jamali announced that the country will base its stance on Iraq at the UN on national interests and principles. The…
Colin Powell: We Are Close to Securing the 9 Votes Needed for the Approval of a New Resolution
Colin Powell announced that the U.S. is nearing the required votes for a UN resolution that would authorize military action against Iraq. France, however, is…
Performance of the Security Council Regarding Iraq - 2003-03-09
The article discusses an interview with the Pakistani ambassador in Washington about the Security Council's actions related to Iraq. This is significant as it reflects…
International Peacekeeping Forces Increase Patrols Around Kabul - 2003-03-09
International peacekeeping forces are increasing their patrols around Kabul following a deadly bombing that killed an Afghan translator and injured a Dutch soldier. The attack…
Threat of Resignation from Five British Parliament Members
Five British Parliament members threaten to resign if Prime Minister Tony Blair goes to war with Iraq without UN support. This raises concerns about potential…
U.S. and Pakistani Security Forces Intensify Efforts to Locate Osama bin Laden - 2003-03-07
U.S. and Pakistani forces are ramping up efforts to find Osama bin Laden in the mountainous regions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, following intelligence from a…
Amnesty International Calls on the Security Council to Vote for the Deployment of Human Rights Observers in Iraq
Amnesty International has called on the UN Security Council to approve the deployment of human rights observers in Iraq, highlighting urgent concerns about the human…
Colin Powell: Saddam Creates Division - 2003-03-06
Colin Powell accused Saddam Hussein of creating division within the international community and asserted that Iraq has not committed to disarming its weapons of mass…
Colin Powell Describes 6 Countries as Particularly Concerned Due to Severe Violations of Religious Freedom - 2003-03-06
Colin Powell identified six countries, including Iran, as serious violators of religious freedom, stating that their situation has not improved since the previous year. Notably,…
First Group of U.S. Long-Range Bombers Lands in Guam - 2003-03-06
The U.S. has deployed a group of long-range bombers to Guam as a show of military strength against North Korea. This move has been officially…
American Officials: Thousands of Missiles and Bombs Will Rain Down on Iraq on the First Day of War - 2003-03-06
American officials announced that on the first day of a potential war with Iraq, a massive bombardment will occur, far exceeding the Gulf War. This…
Hans Blix: Baghdad's Destruction of Prohibited Al-Sumoud Missiles is Considered a Real Disarmament
Hans Blix announced that Iraq's destruction of prohibited missiles is a significant step towards disarmament. He noted that Iraq's military capabilities have diminished since the…
France, Russia, and Germany Will Not Accept New UN Security Council Resolution on Military Attack on Iraq - 2003-03-05
France, Russia, and Germany have united to oppose any new UN resolution that would allow military action against Iraq. This stance was confirmed by their…
Kofi Annan: The Destruction of Iraq's Al-Samoud Missiles is a Positive Development
Kofi Annan announced that the destruction of Iraq's Al-Samoud missiles is a positive step towards peace. The UN Security Council will decide if this action…
Israeli Tanks Invade Al-Bureij Refugee Camp
Israeli tanks invaded the Al-Bureij refugee camp in Gaza following a promise from the Israeli Defense Minister to increase military operations against Palestinian militants. This…
Demonstration of 100,000 in Support of Saddam Hussein in Pakistan - 2003-03-03
A massive protest of at least 100,000 people took place in Karachi, Pakistan, opposing a potential U.S.-led war in Iraq. The demonstration featured strong anti-American…
Turkish Prime Minister: Refusal to Allow U.S. Military Deployment Will Not Harm Bilateral Friendship
Turkish Prime Minister Abdullah Gul reassured that the parliament's rejection of U.S. military deployment won't damage U.S.-Turkey relations. The vote showed a narrow opposition, and…
President Bush: America is Collecting and Storing Aid for the People of Iraq - 2003-03-02
President Bush announced plans for immediate humanitarian aid to Iraq while U.S. soldiers will ensure security and protect oil wells post-Saddam. Colin Powell emphasized the…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Fully Commences Operations Today - 2003-03-01
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has officially begun its operations, becoming the largest government agency in decades with a focus on border security and…
An Iranian Cyclist Seeks Asylum in the United States - 2003-03-01
Reza Khushrosh Blouchi, an Iranian cyclist, has been granted political asylum in the U.S. after claiming persecution in Iran. He aims to complete his journey…