Word: iraqi
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Frustrated were the peacemakers, especially when the warring parties were Iran and Iraq. Baghdad insisted on direct talks with Tehran before a cease-fire; Iran was holding out for a truce. But at week's end, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein signaled his willingness to accept a cease-fire, provided that talks followed. There was no immediate response from Tehran...
Meanwhile, Iraqi forces completed a series of thrusts deep into Iranian territory and pulled back to their side of the border. By Baghdad's admission, the attacks were mounted to capture enemy soldiers for use as bargaining chips in an eventual prisoner swap with Iran. Iraq claimed the raids netted 12,000 new captives, bringing its prisoner-of-war total to 35,000, still well short of the 50,000 Iraqis held in Iran...
...detailed report mentioned nine Iraqi soldiers poisoned in a battle zone, allegedly in a mustard gas attack by Iran...
...said he could not predict when he would make the announcement or if it will be this week. He said he would study the report. Thursday and might also have to consult with Iranian and Iraqi envoys...
Sadoun Hamadi, Iraqi minister of state for foreign affairs, earlier yesterday repeated his country's insistence on direct talks before a truce during an appearance on state television in Baghdad...