STRIKE ON IRAQ



-BRITSH SUPPORT TO THE US. OFFENSIVE

British Prime Minister John Major commended the U.S. actions in Iraq. The U.K. gave logistical support to the operation.
Like the American officials, Mr. Major did not rule out further attacks if Saddam Hussein "continues to brutalize his own population."

Republican candidate Bob Dole quickly reacted in support of the American President.

Germany and Japan and the Netherlands also supported the American initiative that was critisized by other nations including Fracnce and Spain.

The Peoples Republic of China expressed concern and acussed the USA of inter fearing with Iraq's soverienity.

Russia declared that the actions taken by the Clinton administration against Iraq were unacceptable without prior consultation with Moscow.

Similar reactions were expresed by most Arab nations including U.S.A. allies like Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Unlike in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 Jordan nor Saudi Arabia allowed U.S. military forces to operate from their territory.

Nabil El Nijim condenmed the American intervention on behalf of the Arab League.

The Iranian president accused the U.S.A of trying to destabilize the entire area.

Turkish Foreign Minister Tansu Ciller expressed concern, Turkish troops were inmediatly deployed and a security zone was impossed in the Turkish Iraqi border.


Prologue./ Day One./ What is the "No - Fly Zone./ The Commander in Chief./ The Strike./ Britsh Support to the U.S. Offensive./ Expanding the No-Fly Zone./ What is the "No-Fly Zone" any way?/ Iraqi Response./ Day Two./ American - Kuwati Military Exercises./ Back in Bahgdah./ Hidden Agendas./