The resolution succeeded: Iraq began cooperating with arms inspectors late in 1992.

The arms inspectors are entirely dependent on voluntary contributions by governments.

It calls for "all necessary means" against Iraq if Baghdad makes any move to block the arms inspectors.

The machinery had already been sealed by the arms inspectors and was therefore not in use.

Talks between Iraq and the arms inspectors broke down on Monday.

Washington should fully back the arms inspectors when they try to resume work.

He said Iraq continued to harass his arms inspectors.

The arms inspectors have found nothing for more than a year.

It could also have tightened economic sanctions and secured the return of arms inspectors to Iraq without going to war.

Mr. Milhollin said his information came from the arms inspectors.