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Building a
coalition
In the days after the September 11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, Washington was flooded with expressions of sympathy and condemnation from world leaders. The Bush administration has worked to turn these words into an international coalition against terrorism. More »
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The country, which has had an uneasy relationship with the United States, condemned the attacks and urged the United Nations to lead an international fight against terrorism. It also said U.S. planes could not use its airspace for possible retaliatory strikes. Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi also met with British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw, the first such visit in 22 years, to discuss the issue of terrorism. But Iran's conservative spiritual leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has lambasted the United States for what he called its "arrogance" and "bullying" in the crisis over terrorism. Khamenei said the United States does not have the "competence" to lead a global coalition against terrorism, adding that Iran would not participate in any U.S.-led coalition. Click here for more |
The country officially expressed grief over the Sept. 11 attacks, but has refused to turn over suspected terrorist Osama bin Laden. The country's ruling Taliban leadership pledged a "holy war" after the U.S. launched its attacks, accusing Washington of targetting civilians.
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This country, long isolated and a traditional foe of the United States since the 1950s, called the attacks "shocking" and "very regretful." |
The opponent of the U.S. in the Persian Gulf war, Iraq is one of the few countries that has not extended an official message of sympathy and condolences to the U.S. after the September 11 attacks. In an open letter to other world governments, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein wrote: "Americans should feel the pain they have inflicted on other peoples of the world, so as when they suffer they will find the right solution and the right path." Click here for more |
The Malaysian government has refused to support the U.S.-led strikes, but has backed the international war on terrorism after the September 11 attacks on the United States. |
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