Turkey Hardens Stance on US Troops

World | February 18, 2003, Tuesday // 00:00

The Turkish president has said his country will allow US soldiers to be deployed on its territory only if the United Nations passes a second resolution authorising the use of force against Iraq. Turkey, which borders Iraq, is a key US ally and its role would be critical in any US-led invasion of Iraq to disarm Saddam Hussein. The Turkish Government postponed voting on the issue on Tuesday, and although parliament could sanction the deployment of US troops without a new UN resolution, President Ahmet Necdet Sezer has the power to veto its decision. Mr Sezer's comments came hours after European Union leaders closed ranks over how to deal with Iraq by issuing a joint statement saying force should only be used as a "last resort".

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