Bush says Afghanistan 'just the beginning'

President George W. Bush claims the war in Afghanistan is just the beginning of the fight against terrorism.

He is warning Iraq and North Korea there would be consequences for producing weapons of mass destruction.

The US leader also set out new conditions for countries who want to avoid being labeled pro-terrorist.

"If anybody harbours a terrorist, they're a terrorist," he said. "If they fund a terrorist, they're a terrorist. If they house terrorists, they're terrorists. I mean, I can't make it any more clear to other nations around the world."

"If they develop weapons of mass destruction that will be used to terrorize nations, they will be held accountable," the president said.

White House spokesman Ari Fleischer says Mr Bush is relating long-held views and is not suggesting new policy or signalling post-Afghanistan plans.

Senior US officials believe George Bush's remarks reflected a growing consensus that Iraqi President Saddam Hussein could be the greatest hurdle in America's war on terrorism unless he moves on the weapons issue.

Some American advisers are pushing Mr Bush to make Iraq his next target. Many of those aides worked for his father who led the US through the Gulf War.

President Bush is urging Saddam Hussain to allow weapons inspectors into the country "to prove to the world he's not developing weapons of mass destruction."

Asked what will happen if he refuses, George Bush replied, "He'll find out."