1.   Iraq has blocked access to the sprawling presidential palaces, which include hundreds of buildings and large man-made lakes, citing national sovereignty.

2.   The issue stands in especially stark relief in Florida, where Miccosukee leaders have cited tribal sovereignty to prevent state and federal authorities from issuing subpoenas on tribal land.

3.   In these cases, the government may consider the civilians to be part of the conflict and, citing its sovereignty, deny them international aid.

4.   Iraq has barred inspection of some sites, including presidential palaces, citing national sovereignty.

5.   Iraq has refused, citing national sovereignty.

6.   Iraq refuses, citing national sovereignty.

7.   Iraq has barred inspection of some presidential properties, citing national sovereignty.

8.   Iraq has barred the inspections, citing national sovereignty.

9.   Iraq cited national sovereignty in keeping the palaces off limits.

10.   Iraq cites national sovereignty for keeping the palaces off-limits.