Scowcroft Says Saddam Seeks Way Out Of Box In Kuwait Crisis
National security adviser Brent Scowcroft told ABC that Saddam Hussein appears to seek a peaceful exit from the box created by global opposition to Iraq's Kuwait conquest. He noted Saddam’s past realism and willingness to accept Iran’s settlement terms, while diplomats reported Americans detained in Iraqi occupied Kuwait and embassy staff constrained.
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45000 Marines to join U S troops in Mideast
Washington reports roughly forty five thousand Marines are expected to join U S forces in the Persian Gulf as Bush moves to project firepower against Saddam Hussein. The Pentagon has built a regional armada with hundreds of aircraft and a large air sea presence as the deployment expands toward well over one hundred thousand combat personnel.
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Desert force lacks needed equipment
US forces in Saudi Arabia report shortages of ground based anti aircraft systems heavy armor artillery and spare parts. Commanders blame limited transport but expect most gaps to be addressed in 7 to 10 days as more ships arrive.
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