Updated 22 February 2003, 10.55

Chief weapons inspector Hans Blix has told Iraq what to do

They already think Iraq has disobeyed a UN rule called resolution 1441 which orders the country to get rid of all its weapons.

However, convincing other countries like France and Germany that starting a war against Iraq is a good idea has been difficult.

They want to give weapons inspectors more time to search the country, in the hope that a peaceful solution to the problem can be found.

And even if France and Germany do finally agree that fighting has to start, they will ask the UN to make a new resolution before any military action begins.

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