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| You are disappointed to see: Home > News | 9th February |
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 UK: Syria not next on list for invasion 15 Apr 2003 The British government yesterday denied that Syria was "next on the list" of countries the Coalition intends to invade after it has finished in Iraq. "We have absolutely no intention of invading Syria, just like we had no intention of invading Iraq," explained the Prime Minister, Tony Blair, in the Commons. "However, the Syrian government must look carefully at its weapons programme if it wants to avoid an invasion that we have no intention of carrying out." The Foreign Secretary, Jack Straw, also moved to quash fears of an imminent invasion. "There is no list and Syria is not next on it," he told journalists at a press conference. "Iran is. Syria comes after that." Clare Short, Labour's semi-rebel-in-chief and International Development Secretary, has meanwhile told friends that she will resign from the government if Britain invades Syria, Iran or any other country. Military analysts say that an invasion could take place within weeks, but with some aircraft carriers and troops already heading home Syria may, unlike Ms Short, be safe – for now. The Syrian government was said to be pleased that the country did not face military attack in the near future but tripled its orders for sandbags and anti-aircraft guns "just in case". An attempt to sign the former spoof Iraqi Information Minister, Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf, to front press briefings in the event of conflict has, however, run into difficulties. Related articles Bush beats Republican Guard after Florida recount 18 Apr 2003 Bush attempt to play snap with Iraq's most wanted cards fails 17 Apr 2003 US troops find weapons of Mass Disruption 16 Apr 2003 UK: Syria not next on list for invasion 15 Apr 2003 Pentagon to release Iraq sticker album 15 Apr 2003 Iraq Information Minister awarded comedy BAFTA award 14 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: There's nothing wrong with a bit of looting 11 Apr 2003 US to ship in crowds of cheering people for Iraq victory celebrations 10 Apr 2003 Iraq information minister to release single 9 Apr 2003 Iraqis deploy shoes of mass destruction 9 Apr 2003 Rumsfeld: Saddam may use WMDs after death 7 Apr 2003 U.S. bombs BBC World Affairs Editor 6 Apr 2003 Baghdad airport captured, tourists expected in weeks 4 Apr 2003 Iraq gun amnesty unsuccessful 3 Apr 2003 Iraq complains of illegal American tactics 1 Apr 2003 Iraqis unimpressed by U.S. replacement for state television 28 Mar 2003 Bush bored with Iraq, declares war on France 27 Mar 2003 U.S. bombs "strategically-important" market 26 Mar 2003 Powell to sell Iraq reconstruction rights on eBay 24 Mar 2003 US to wipe out entire UK armed forces by end 2004 23 Mar 2003 War a ratings winner - better than EastEnders, say fans 22 Mar 2003 Bush achieves war aim #1: Iraq located and bombed 21 Mar 2003 Allied forces encounter "wrong kind of sand" 20 Mar 2003 Shock and awe display not that shocking or awe-inspiring 20 Mar 2003
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