U.N. Head ‘Disturbed’ by U.S. Statement on Broader Attacks: ‘UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said Tuesday he and diplomats at the world body were “disturbed” by a U.S. statement claiming a legitimate right to extend military attacks beyond Afghanistan

…Washington is interested in ensuring that the coalition include Muslim nations such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan – and possibly even Iran.

So far, very few Muslim nations have volunteered to join the coalition. Egypt and Iran have said they would enlist only if the coalition were under the auspices of the United Nations.’ Common Dreams