March 2003
Serbian Officials Have Found Evidence Linking Milosevic's Wife to the Murder of a Former President
Serbian authorities have found evidence linking Mirjana Markovic, wife of former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic, to the murder of Ivan Stambolic, a former president. Stambolic…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Protection of German Specialists in Kuwait for the Lives of the People of This Country and American Forces and Their Allies - 2003-03-28
The German Ministry of Defense has confirmed that its specialists in Kuwait are tasked with safeguarding the local population and American forces from potential WMD…
Deployment of 30,000 Fresh American Troops to the Persian Gulf - 2003-03-27
The U.S. is deploying over 30,000 troops, including the 4th Infantry Division, to the Persian Gulf to engage in combat against Iraq. This move follows…
Shortly After India's New Missile Test, Pakistan Also Tested a Nuclear-Capable Ground-to-Ground Missile - 2003-03-26
Pakistan conducted a successful test of a nuclear-capable ground-to-ground missile shortly after India tested its medium-range Prithvi missile. This development highlights the ongoing military competition…
Syria's Foreign Ministry Protests the Death of Five Nationals in a Missile Attack in Iraq
The Syrian Foreign Ministry protested the deaths of five Syrian nationals in a U.S. missile attack in Iraq, claiming the right to seek compensation. The…
Bush: U.S. and British Forces Are Achieving Their Goals in Iraq Calmly but Confidently - 2003-03-23
President Bush announced that coalition forces have largely taken control of southern Iraq and are making progress towards Baghdad despite ongoing resistance from Iraqi forces.…
U.S. Military Supplies Will Not Pass Through Turkey - 2003-03-22
U.S. military supplies will be rerouted through the Suez Canal instead of Turkey, ending efforts to deploy troops from Turkish bases. Over 20 cargo ships…
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…
Shortly After the Start of U.S. Military Attacks on Iraq, Iran Closed Its Border with Iraq - 2003-03-20
Iran closed its border with Iraq shortly after the U.S. began military operations against Saddam Hussein's regime. Ahmad Hosseini, a senior Iranian official, indicated that…
Russia Plans to Maintain Its Embassy in Baghdad
Russia has announced its intention to keep its embassy in Baghdad operational despite the potential outbreak of war in Iraq. While some diplomats are being…
Kamall Kharrazi Cancels Official Trip to Georgia
Kamall Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, has canceled his official visits to Georgia and Armenia due to rising tensions related to the Iraq situation. This reflects…
Germany Urges Its Citizens to Leave Iraq - 2003-03-16
Germany has called on its citizens in Iraq to evacuate, indicating the imminent closure of its embassy in Baghdad. This warning coincides with the escalating…
Kamal Kharrazi Cancels His Trip to Armenia Due to Increased Tensions in Iraq - 2003-03-15
Kamal Kharrazi, Iran's Foreign Minister, has canceled his trip to Armenia because of rising tensions in Iraq. He was scheduled to meet with Armenian President…
Iran and Iraq Agree on Exchange of War Prisoners - 2003-03-13
Iran and Iraq have reached an agreement to exchange war prisoners, with Iraq releasing 349 Iranian prisoners and Iran releasing 941 Iraqi prisoners, plus an…
Neighboring Countries of Iraq Must Be Prepared to Accept Iraqi Refugees
The UN refugee agency's head has urged neighboring countries of Iraq to either accept Iraqi refugees or provide aid at their borders. This call comes…
Igor Ivanov Visits Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan This Week - 2003-03-09
Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov is visiting Iran, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan this week to discuss key issues including the Iraq crisis and bilateral relations. His…
Russia Welcomes the Approval of the Bilateral Arms Treaty Between Washington and Moscow in the U.S. Senate
Russia has expressed support for the U.S. Senate's unanimous approval of a bilateral arms treaty with the U.S. that aims to significantly reduce nuclear arsenals.…
Kamall Kharrazi: Power Transfer in Iraq Should Be Through a Public Referendum Under UN Supervision
Kamall Kharrazi proposed that the transfer of power in Iraq should occur through a UN-supervised referendum to ensure a peaceful transition. This initiative aims to…