The US Secretary of State Mr Colin Powell said today President George W Bush has not yet decided whether the next phase of the war on terrorism should target Iraq.
The US remains concerned about Mr Saddam Hussein's efforts to acquire nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, Mr Powell said during a visit to Turkey today.
But he said Mr Bush has made no decision on what the next phase of the campaign against terrorism will be.
Turkish officials had pressed the former general to clarify the US position amid rising speculation that the US might go after Iraq next.
Mr Powell welcomed "positive developments" in talks in Germany over a post-Taliban government. Afghan factions agreed on an interim government for the next six months headed by anti-Taliban commander Hamid Karzai.
The United States will consult with allies over "what support may be required to make it a viable government," Mr Powell said.
AP