VOL. XLI

No. 38

21-September-1998

IRAQ

Iraq Leaves Door Open For Annan Diplomacy

Iraq has decided for the time being not to escalate its conflict with the SecurityCouncil over UN Special Commission (UNSCOM) operations in the country and is insteadpursuing diplomatic contacts with UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, who has initiated a"comprehensive review" of the sanctions. Meanwhile, Iraq is sustaining a highlevel of oil exports under the oil-for-food program, exporting 1.844mn b/d in August and...