Reaction to US war threat

The US government is stepping up its campaign to rally support for military action in Iraq. BBC News Online looks at reaction from around the world to the latest developments.

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Reaction in France

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President Bush has launched a campaign to win the support of world leaders, as he prepares to address the UN to push for its backing. The BBC's correspondent in France, Jon Sopel, explains what the response to Mr Bush's campaign is there.

The BBC's Jon Sopel reports

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The Russian view

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Bush's arguments for "regime change" in Iraq have so far provoked little public reaction from Russia, one of the permanent members of the UN Security Council. Senior BBC Russian Affairs Analyst Stephen Dalziel gauges reaction in the country.

The BBC's Stephen Dalziel reports

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The Arab League's response

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Arab countries like Jordan and Egypt fear an eruption of domestic anger if they are forced to join an American coalition. BBC Middle East correspondent Paul Wood assesses Arab nations' reaction to mounting US pressure for action against Iraq.

The BBC's Paul Wood reports

Arab League Sec General Amr Moussa

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Reaction from China

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China is another permanent member of the UN Security council whose support the US leader will be looking for. Adam Brookes, who is in Beijing, gives his views on the likely response of Chinese officials to US calls for a tougher line on Iraq.

The BBC's Adam Brookes reports