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radio reportedhat Iraqi varplanes had made "emergency landings" at an Iranian airport and that the leadership had stressed its intention to "confront any action that may violate [Iran's] neutral stance."
Baghdad radio reportedhat several Iraqi planes had been "forced to land" in Iran and that the return of the planes and pilots was being pursued. Beam
A later broadcast from Tehran reported President Rafsanjani had justupreme National Security Council meeting that discussed the emergency landings. The Council reportedly warnedview of Iran'sto use Iranian airspace and declared that any aircraft from either side that made emergency landings in Iran would be "confiscated until the end of tho war."
Tha Iraqi Charge d'Affaires in Australia, Sa'ad Onran, was givenours to leave the country, according to press reports today. Australian Foreign Minister Gareth Evans said the decision to expel the highest ranking Iraqi dlploaat regaining in Canberra vas based on Australian security concerns, factoring in stateaenta by Oaran earlier this week linking Australia's membership in the coalition with the possibility of terrorism. The Iraqi Embassy In Canberra will b* staffed by three remaining diplomats and two administrative staff members. UJf
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