The Administration's failure to warn Iraq is shocking.
It also said the United States had warned Iraq and notified other nations of the troop movements.
After the vote, President Clinton repeated that threat, warning Iraq against blocking the inspectors from carrying out their work.
He warns Iraq that he's prepared to attack, and snarls at mistreatment of American hostages.
And it warned Iraq against resorting to "coercion and intimidation."
A section of the resolution's preamble warns Iraq of "serious consequences" for any failure to meet the demands.
The Security Council warns Iraq of "serious consequences" if it does not reverse its decision.
Senior Turkish officials said the fleeing Kurds could face death, and they warned Iraq against attacking the tens of thousands massed along the border.
With the new fighting, officials have warned Iraq not to intervene.
"The least President Bush can do is warn Iraq not to fire on civilians."