U N chief to meet Iraqi officials amid Gulf crisis
United Nations chief Javier Perez de Cuellar will meet Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz in Jordan to discuss the Persian Gulf crisis as the UN prepares to back sanctions with force. Aziz indicated openness to listening but did not detail potential compromises on Kuwait’s status. Grasping regional tension, 52 of 55 Kuwaiti embassy dependents crossed from Iraq into Turkey, three were detained, with the group awaiting onward travel. U.S. warships shadowed Iraqi vessels but held off using their force authorization.
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Scowcroft says Saddam seeks peaceful exit from crisis
National security adviser Brent Scowcroft and other experts say Saddam Hussein now seeks a way out of the box amid growing world opposition to Iraq's Kuwait invasion. They see potential for resolution short of war, noting Saddam's past concessions including recognizing the prewar boundary with Iran and readiness to bow to terms for settlement.
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Gulf crisis unfolds with UN mediation attempt and troop mobilization
United Nations Secretary General Javier Perez de Cuellar says the UN will engage in a full exchange of views on the Gulf crisis in an effort to mediate. Iraq frees about 55 American personnel and dependents from the Kuwait embassy area, while about 55 remain held in Baghdad. Refugees gain passage moves as Iraq’s neighbors aid border crossings, and Iran offers routes for fleeing Foreign Minister Iran. Washington reports 60,000 U S troops with 50 more reserve/National Guard units ordered to report by Aug 3, signaling broader mobilization.
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