Iraq takes a step nearer war

Seven words from Iraq’s deputy premier today put Baghdad on course for a military showdown with the US.

Fri, 13 Sep, 2002 - 19:45

Seven words from Iraq’s deputy premier today put Baghdad on course for a military showdown with the US.

“We do not accept President Bush’s conditions,” said Tariq Aziz, one of Saddam Hussein’s most trusted lieutenants.

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