Iraq said today that it would destroy its al-Samoud missiles within two days, as US officials reported that Iraqi troops and equipment have begun moving towards Baghdad. Sn Iraqi official, who declined to be named, said Baghdad was "seriously and genuinely" studying a UN request that it destroy missiles that inspectors say exceed range restrictions. He said Iraq would reply in the form of a letter to the UN security council within the next 48 hours. The response came shortly before the security council was to open discussions on a new resolution drafted by US, British and Spanish diplomats that said Saddam had failed to meet disarmament demands, diplomatic language that could trigger war.
Toldja so. But notice that what's happening is actually that they're "seriously and genuinely" studying the order — not a request — and they'll get back to us. What they're going to get back to us with will be questions, suggestions, request for clarification and requests for discussions. The only way the missiles will get destroyed is if Sammy thinks we're actually coming. Cheeze, this is predictable... |