Iraq attack to be delayed for elections

The United States will delay any attack on Iraq until after the Congressional elections in November, it emerged today.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2002 - 16:14

The United States will delay any attack on Iraq until after the Congressional elections in November, it emerged today.

US officials have ruled out a sudden October invasion aimed at ousting Saddam Hussein to allow Congress to debate the plans.

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