Iraq denies Iran’s Oshnavieh complaint in a UN submission

Iraqi chemical bombing exposed people in Oshnavieh to mustard gas. Civilian harm continued before the agreed ceasefire took effect later in August.

A clinical addendum documented Iranian patients examined during the July mission, recording exposure histories, initial symptoms, protection and observed clinical signs. Patient reports and medical...

A separate clinical addendum recorded Iraqi patients’ reported exposure circumstances and examination findings from the July inquiry. It documented injuries without establishing Iranian responsibility...

Velayati asked for an immediate expert mission after the reported Oshnavieh chemical attack, stressing that evidence remained available and requesting unequivocal Council condemnation.

The head of the UN technical team submitted a report to Pérez de Cuéllar. Its assessment helped prepare arrangements needed before a ceasefire date could be fixed.

Council members informed the secretary-general that new chemical-weapons allegations should be investigated, prompting another mission after Iran’s Oshnavieh complaint.

Saddam Hussein said Iraq was prepared to settle the conflict if Iran agreed to direct negotiations after a truce. The exchange followed Iran’s acceptance of Resolution 598 and preceded UN-sponsored...

Both governments agreed that their foreign ministers would meet under UN auspices immediately after the ceasefire to discuss how to implement Resolution 598. The arrangement created a diplomatic...

UN specialists began a three-day investigation in Iran, examining patients and chemical evidence related to Oshnavieh after the Council’s request for a new inquiry.

After visiting Oshnavieh, the UN team discussed and evaluated its survey findings in Tehran and met Foreign Ministry officials, assessing evidence before laboratory work and reporting.