September 2002
Readiness of American Forces in the Persian Gulf - 2002-09-22
A senior U.S. military official announced that American forces in the Persian Gulf are prepared to take action against Iraq if President Bush gives the…
Visit of the Commander of the U.S. Central Command to Kuwait - 2002-09-19
General Tommy Franks of the U.S. Central Command visited Kuwait to meet with military officials, including the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, Sheikh…
Meeting of a U.S. Military Official with the Defense Minister of Qatar - 2002-09-19
General Tommy Franks of the U.S. Central Command met with Qatar's Defense Minister to discuss the renovation of a key air base that could support…
Bombing of Iraqi Air Defense Telecommunications Facilities - 2002-09-15
On September 15, 2002, U.S. and British bombers attacked Iraqi air defense telecommunications facilities in a no-fly zone in southern Iraq in response to ground…
Qatari Foreign Minister Meets with U.S. Military Officials
The Qatari Foreign Minister is meeting with U.S. military officials to discuss military cooperation amid preparations for a new command center potentially aimed at Iraq.…
U.S. Army to Transfer Some Central Command Elements to Qatar
The U.S. Army is moving some Central Command elements to Qatar, a strategic location for potential military action against Iraq. This follows a briefing by…
Transfer of U.S. Central Command to Qatar - 2002-09-12
The U.S. Central Command is relocating key elements to Qatar to establish a new command center for potential military operations against Iraq. This move follows…
Attack on Iraqi Air Defense Positions in the South - 2002-09-09
U.S. and British warplanes attacked Iraqi air defense positions in southern Iraq, claiming the strikes were defensive against threats to their aircraft in no-fly zones.…
US Fighters Bomb Air Defense Position in Southern Iraq - 2002-09-06
US fighters conducted an airstrike on an Iraqi air defense position in southern Iraq, targeting command facilities in response to recent Iraqi hostility towards allied…
Bombing of an Iraqi Air Defense Base by American Bombers - 2002-09-05
American bombers targeted an Iraqi air defense base in response to hostile actions against coalition surveillance aircraft in a no-fly zone. This incident highlights ongoing…