(3)U.S. launches war on Iraq

(3)U.S. launches war on Iraq

TOKYO, Japan - The Iraqi Embassy in Tokyo remains closed following the launch of the U.S.-led strike on Iraq on March 20. Earlier in the day, Qasim Shakir, charge d'affaires ad interim at the Iraqi Embassy in Japan, told reporters as he entered the embassy building that the U.S. should take a more prudent approach and any issue must be solved through peaceful means. (Kyodo)

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