Superpowers unite on arms embargo over Kuwait invasion
MOSCOW The Soviet Union and the United States jointly condemned Iraq for its invasion of Kuwait and demanded an immediate arms embargo and Iraqi troop withdrawal. Foreign Minister Eduard A. Shevardnadze and Secretary of State James Baker issued a united statement, outlining no specific next steps if Iraq persists in what they called a brutal and illegal invasion.
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Soviet Union
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Middle East
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Kuwait
Eduard A. Shevardnadze
Baker
Shevardnadze
Iraqi oil shipment seized at Corpus Christi port
Dallas based oil firm appeals for exemption as Customs agents seize Iraqi crude unloaded at Corpus Christi amid embargo enforcement. Iraqi goods detained at Houston port and a tanker near Port Arthur blocked from unloading its cargo in international waters.
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Cyprus moves to freeze Kuwaiti assets over Iraq invasion
NICOSIA Cyprus Swift action to freeze Kuwaiti assets overseas after Iraqs invasion to prevent Saddam Husseins regime from immediate gains. The United States leads in freezing billions of dollars of Kuwaiti and Iraqi assets and bans Iraqi oil imports while oil accounts for a portion of Iraqs exports to the US. Kuwait held about 4.2 billion in US investments at end 1989. Iraq had almost none.
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NATO alert signals possible united action on Iraq
A NATO alliance source says the United States informed allies it has plans if Iraqi troops move beyond Kuwaiti territory. The remarks were at a NATO political committee meeting where officials expressed strong support for coordinated action via the United Nations and a readiness to move quickly.
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Belgium
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North Atlantic Treaty Organization
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Saddam Hussein known by first name across Iraq and Arab world
A Kurdish or Arabic language report notes Saddam Hussein is referred to by his given name in Iraqi and Arab press. It explains he was born in Takrit, adopted the single name practice to obscure kin in his inner circle, and faces Western condemnation after Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait.
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Families worry as Kuwait crisis ties hostages in Lebanon
Washington families of Americans held in Lebanon fear the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait links their fates to Kuwait’s 15 Dawa prisoners. Peggy Say, sister of Terry Anderson, notes that what happens in the Middle East often affects the hostages, who have been held for years.
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Arab nations condemn Iraq invasion of Kuwait in emergency meeting
Egypt and a Gulf Cooperation Council statement condemned Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. They warned of dangerous regional consequences and urged Baghdad to withdraw. The move followed Mubarak mediation efforts and ahead of an Arab League reconvening in Cairo. King Hussein met Saddam in Baghdad seeking a summit in Saudi Arabia.
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Iraqi troops near Saudi border threaten U S oil defense
Washington reports show Iraq has 100000 plus troops and 350 tanks converging within five to ten miles of Saudi Arabia. U S officials doubt practical options to stop a potential invasion while experts warn of limited Saudi defense and the need for neighbor consent for overflights. Congress debates U S readiness to commit land forces if war arises.
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Thomas McNaugher
Brookings Institution
Iraqi troop buildup fuels Saudi risk concerns
U.S. officials worry about Saddam Hussein as Iraq massed forces near Kuwait could pivot toward Saudi Arabia. Lawmakers at briefings say Washington seeks allied support for an embargo and potential defense commitments to defend Arabia if Saddam invades. Re mobilization of Iraqi militia security units observed.
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Third US aircraft carrier to join Middle East flotilla
The United States plans to send a third carrier, 15,000 sailors and Marines, and 15 ships led by the Saratoga toward the Mediterranean to bolster naval power amid the Persian Gulf crisis. The move, described by Pentagon officials, precedes possible broader troop involvement and follows arms sales to Saudi Arabia.
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Navy officals weigh options as Iraq tensions rise in Gulf
Admiral Crowe claims U S naval and air dominance could deter an Iraqi thrust but landing troops would pose problems. U S bases in the region remain limited with allied reluctance noted. Cheney met Bush and briefed on Iraqi moves with Gen Colin Powell and Joint Chiefs as lawmakers pressed for clear guidance. Ground forces near the Gulf are mainly in Western Europe or Diego Garcia, a week to 10 days away by sea.
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