February 2003
Baghdad to Destroy Al-Sumoud 2 Missiles Starting Saturday - 2003-02-28
Iraq has announced it will begin destroying its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles in compliance with UN orders. This decision comes amid threats from the US and…
US Ambassador Warns France That Its Position on Iraq Could Damage US-French Relations - 2003-02-27
The US Ambassador to France warned that France's position on Iraq could harm bilateral relations. Howard Leach criticized France's request for extended inspections and emphasized…
Saddam Hussein: Iraq Will Resist UN Order to Destroy Al-Sumoud 2 Missiles - 2003-02-25
Saddam Hussein declared that Iraq will resist a UN order to destroy its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles, while a senior military advisor indicated that the government…
Iraqi General: Baghdad Has Not Yet Decided Whether to Comply with UN Order to Destroy Al-Sumoud 2 Missiles
The Iraqi government is undecided on whether to follow a UN directive to destroy its Al-Sumoud 2 missiles. General Hosam Muhammad Amin indicates that Iraq…
Concerns Raised Over US Threats Against Iraq - 2003-02-22
Ministers from developing countries expressed deep concerns over US threats of war against Iraq and urged compliance with UN Resolution 1441. The statement comes ahead…
President Bush: Saddam Hussein Has Wasted His Last Opportunity for Peaceful Disarmament - 2003-02-21
President Bush declared that Saddam Hussein has missed his last chance for peaceful disarmament as the U.S. prepares to present a new resolution to the…
US and UK Prepare Another Resolution to Seek Authorization for War Against Iraq - 2003-02-20
The US and UK are preparing to submit a new resolution to the UN Security Council to authorize military action against Iraq for disarmament. The…
Britain Urges Citizens to Leave Iraq Immediately Due to Rising Tensions and Terrorism Threat
Britain has advised its citizens to leave Iraq immediately due to increased regional tensions and terrorism threats. U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell criticized nations…
United States Says It May Publicize New UN Resolution on Use of Force Against Iraq This Week - 2003-02-19
The U.S. may announce a new UN resolution this week allowing military action against Iraq, justified by Saddam Hussein's non-compliance with disarmament. While the U.S.…
UN Weapons Inspectors Visit 6 Special Missile Production Facilities in Iraq - 2003-02-18
UN weapons inspectors visited missile production facilities in Iraq amid rising concerns over Iraq's missile program following the discovery of a prohibited missile. The U.S.…
Tony Blair: Britain Committed to Resolving Iraq Crisis Through the UN - 2003-02-15
Tony Blair emphasizes the UK's commitment to resolving the Iraq crisis through the UN while expressing a desire for Saddam Hussein's removal. The US is…
Yuri Fedotov: The Possibility of Finding Peaceful Solutions for the Iraq Crisis Has Increased
Yuri Fedotov, a Russian official, asserts that peaceful resolutions to the Iraq crisis are more attainable following a UN report indicating no need for military…
Only Iraq's Full Cooperation with Weapons Inspectors Can Prevent Military Attack - 2003-02-14
The head of the IAEA, Mohamed ElBaradei, emphasizes that Iraq must fully cooperate with UN weapons inspectors to avoid military action. President Bush insists on…
Meeting of Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister with the Leader of Catholics Worldwide - 2003-02-13
Tariq Aziz, Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister, is in Rome to meet with opposition politicians and Pope John Paul II. The Pope has called for the…
International Atomic Energy Agency Decides to Refer North Korea's Nuclear Issue to the UN Security Council - 2003-02-13
The IAEA has decided to refer North Korea's nuclear activities to the UN Security Council due to violations of international nuclear safety regulations. Russia and…
Colin Powell: I hope America's uninterested allies in the United Nations support a possible war with Iraq
Colin Powell expresses hope that uninterested allies in the UN will support a potential war with Iraq to disarm it. He emphasizes the importance of…
Continued Search by UN Weapons Experts in Northern Iraq - 2003-02-12
UN weapons experts are in northern Iraq to destroy mustard gas-filled artillery shells that the Iraqi government has failed to eliminate. British Prime Minister Tony…
Russian President: A US Attack on Iraq Without UN Approval Would Be a Major Mistake - 2003-02-12
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned against a US military attack on Iraq without UN approval, suggesting that Russia might use its veto power in the…
Iraq Approves Use of U-2 Aircraft - 2003-02-11
Iraq has approved the use of U-2 aircraft for UN weapons inspections amid ongoing skepticism from the U.S. government regarding Iraq's commitment to disarmament. President…
Colin Powell: The Main Goal Has Not Been Addressed in the Proposal by France and Germany Regarding Iraq - 2003-02-09
Colin Powell criticized the proposal by France and Germany for extending weapons inspections in Iraq, stating it fails to address the primary goal of ensuring…
Kofi Annan Warns the U.S. to Avoid Military Action Against Iraq Without UN Approval - 2003-02-09
Kofi Annan cautioned the U.S. against conducting military operations in Iraq without UN approval, emphasizing that such actions should be a last resort. President Bush,…
Crucial and Decisive Negotiations with Iraqi Officials Conclude
UN weapons inspectors concluded two days of negotiations with Iraqi officials in Baghdad, discussing critical issues and exchanging documents. Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei are…
Vladimir Putin and Gerhard Schröder Renew Call for Peaceful Solution to Iraq Crisis - 2003-02-09
Vladimir Putin and Gerhard Schröder have called for more time for UN weapons inspectors in Iraq during talks in Berlin. This comes after the U.S.…
Senior UN Officials: The First Day of Negotiations in Baghdad Was 'Beneficial' and 'Very Content-Filled'
The first day of negotiations in Baghdad regarding Iraq's disarmament was described as beneficial and content-rich by senior UN officials. Key discussions included reconnaissance flights…
Mr. Blix and Mr. ElBaradei Demand More Evidence Regarding Disarmament Process - 2003-02-08
Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei are in Baghdad seeking more evidence on Iraq's disarmament efforts. They plan to report their findings to the UN Security…
Kofi Annan Warns the U.S. Against Unilateral Action in Iraq - 2003-02-08
Kofi Annan cautioned the U.S. against taking unilateral military action in Iraq, stressing the necessity of UN approval for legitimacy. President Bush insists on immediate…
France's Position on Iraq Remains Unchanged - 2003-02-07
French President Jacques Chirac reaffirmed France's unchanged position on Iraq following Colin Powell's report to the UN, emphasizing the need for continued inspections. Chirac's discussions…
President Bush: 'The Game is Over' for Iraq - 2003-02-07
President Bush declares that the situation in Iraq has reached a critical point, urging the UN Security Council to take decisive action. He warns that…
UN Secretary-General: Despite Colin Powell's Report, War with Iraq is Avoidable - 2003-02-06
UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan emphasized that war with Iraq is avoidable, despite Colin Powell's report urging cooperation from Baghdad with UN weapons inspectors. This statement…
Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei Heading to Iraq This Weekend - 2003-02-06
Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei are traveling to Iraq to address concerns over the country's cooperation with UN weapons inspections ahead of a critical report…
UN Security Council Members' Opinions on Colin Powell's Remarks - 2003-02-05
After Colin Powell's speech regarding Iraq's weapons programs, key UN Security Council members expressed differing opinions on how to proceed. While some call for continued…
Colin Powell's Remarks at the Special United Nations Security Council Meeting - 2003-02-05
Colin Powell presented evidence at the UN Security Council claiming Iraq was not complying with disarmament requests and was deceiving inspectors. He warned of serious…
Interview with Dr. Bahman Aqa'i Diba Regarding Colin Powell's Remarks at the UN Security Council - 2003-02-05
Colin Powell addressed the UN Security Council about Iraq, prompting an interview with Dr. Bahman Aqa'i Diba, a regional expert. The discussion highlights the international…
UN Inspectors Discover Another Empty Chemical Warhead Near Baghdad - 2003-02-05
UN weapons inspectors found another empty chemical warhead near Baghdad, similar to one discovered last month. Colin Powell is set to present new evidence to…
UN Security Council Mandates French and African Peacekeepers to Protect Civilians in Ivory Coast - 2003-02-05
The UN Security Council has mandated French and African peacekeepers to protect civilians in Ivory Coast while urging the political forces to implement a peace…
North Korea's State Radio Accuses US Military Officials of Conspiring to Crush North Korea - 2003-02-04
North Korea's state radio accused US military officials of plotting against the country amid US plans to increase its military presence in the Pacific. The…
Nasrin Mahdavi Report: Germany Assumes Presidency of the UN Security Council - 2003-02-03
Germany has assumed the presidency of the UN Security Council as of February 1, 2003. This transition is reported by Nasrin Mahdavi from the Persian…
Senior Weapons Inspectors to Negotiate Further with Iraqi Officials in Baghdad for Two Days
Senior UN weapons inspectors Hans Blix and Mohamed ElBaradei are traveling to Baghdad for two days of negotiations with Iraqi officials ahead of a report…
Tony Blair Downplays Any Disagreement with the U.S. Over UN Authorization for War in Iraq - 2003-02-01
British Prime Minister Tony Blair met with President Bush and minimized any disagreements regarding UN authorization for military action in Iraq. Blair believes another UN…