Saddam’s 50-50 War Fate Raises Gulf Tensions
Saddam Hussein said war chances are 50-50 as Iraq tests surface-to-surface missiles since Kuwait invasion. Fifteen freed Americans flew to Amman with Muhammad Ali, who aims to free more captives. Jordan backs full Iraqi troop withdrawal from Kuwait per Kuwaiti and Jordanian officials.
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Baker pledges no attack if Iraq withdraws from Kuwait
Secretary of State James Baker told Saddam Hussein in Washington that the United States will not attack if Iraqi troops withdraw from Kuwait and hostages are freed. He said no negotiation on U.N. resolutions, while Iraq signaled possible talks on all issues. Bush avoided specifics on pending talks. Over 350,000 U.S. and allied troops remain in the region as missiles are tested.
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Iraq warns Soviet Union over Gulf troops
In Nicosia, Cyprus, Iraq issued a strong message via its Foreign Ministry and Iraqi News Agency warning Moscow not to send troops to the Persian Gulf to aid the multinational force. Baghdad also urged President Bush to avoid using talks with Iraq as a pretext to justify aggression, signaling growing defiance amid international pressure.
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