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U.S. military leaders are once again showcasing the success of Tomahawk cruise missiles in strikes against Iraq, citing technological upgrades that have improved the weapon's accuracy and decreased its vulnerability to enemy fire. The missiles, employing a satellite navigation system, received continuous guidance from 24 orbiting satellites,
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As air raid sirens continued to wail throughout Baghdad, Saddam Hussein delivered a taped message to the Iraqi people, refusing to compromise with the US and UK over the presence of UN weapons inspectors. Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz added fuel to the fire, stating that Iraq would not readmit
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Tensions remained high in Baghdad as the Iraqi leader, Saddam Hussein, refused to allow UN arms inspectors to complete their searches, sparking a series of incidents that have raised concerns about potential military action. The US and Britain maintain a strong military presence in the region, with aircraft and navy
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US Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright warned of US air raids against Iraq unless they backed down on blocking UN inspectors investigating weapons of mass destruction. The latest standoff reflects a growing determination in the US administration to use force and topple President Saddam Hussein. Experts say the administration
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The United Nations Security Council has authorized Iraq to sell $5.25 billion worth of oil in a fifth six-month phase, beginning on November 26. This decision comes despite Iraq's request to extend the current sales phase by 60 days to reach the target. Iraq has been exporting
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The United Nations Sanctions Committee has made a surprise decision to revise its oil-for-food deal, casting a shadow over Iraqi oil exports, which are expected to come to a halt for at least two weeks. The current deal is set to expire on November 25, and while Iraq's
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The United Nations found itself facing increasing tensions with the Iraqi government over the demands of its weapons inspection teams. After a brief respite, Iraq's foreign minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf accused UN arms inspectors of a "savage campaign of disinformation" in their quest for documents about
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The British government has warned the Iraqi opposition that it must present a united front before receiving assistance from Britain in its war against Saddam Hussein. This decision comes as the US and Britain have pledged assistance in a strategy to topple President Saddam, but the historically divided opposition must
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In December 1998, the European Union's (EU) foreign policy was put to the test as the United States considered military strikes against Iraq. The US ultimately went ahead with the strikes, with only the United Kingdom (UK) providing military support. The EU's lack of cohesion and
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President Clinton warned Saddam Hussein on Friday that the world's patience is running out on his continued defiance of the United Nations, and he alone will bear the responsibility for renewed war. Clinton emphasized that Iraq has a simple choice: reverse course or face the consequences, and that
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As the United States and Iraq inch closer to a showdown, U.S. congressmen and Iraqi experts are criticizing America's policy as too shortsighted and too limited, with some suggesting that the target should be Saddam himself. However, the Clinton administration has reiterated that toppling Saddam is not
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After rumors of military action against Iraq led to a brief increase in oil prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), the market reversed course and prices fell as President Clinton failed to issue an ultimatum or make any mention of the crisis. This led to a loss of
