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Threat of Air Strikes Looming as UN Inspectors Leave Iraq
Headline:Threat of Air Strikes Looming as UN Inspectors Leave Iraq
Date:16 December 1998
Bibliography:New York Times, 16 December 1998, [http://www.nytimes.com]
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Abstract:
Richard Butler, Chief of the UN Special Commission (UNSCOM) ordered weapons inspectors to leave Baghdad on 16 December 1998. Butler reported that Iraqi officials had interfered with UNSCOM's investigations. He said that inspectors trying to enter the Baath Party headquarters were denied entrance. This interference defeated the purpose of inspections.

US President Bill Clinton met with his national security team on 16 December 1998 to discuss possible scenarios. A White House national security aide said that "this is obviously a very serious situation. All options are on the table." British Foreign Secretary Robin Cook said that "airstrikes could come quickly and without warning."

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