Bush extends tap authority for Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Congress extended for a month President Bush’s power to tap the Strategic Petroleum Reserve if the Iraq invasion of Kuwait disrupts world oil markets. The emergency extension keeps the stockpile available, stored along the Louisiana-Texas coast, totaling 580 million barrels and costing over $20 billion.
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Persian Gulf
U.S
Paul Drazek
American Farm Bureau Federation
Drazek
U.S. Agriculture Department
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Iraqi cargoes released despite embargo and Gulf conflict notes
Corpus Christi customs freed two Iraqi oil cargoes bought before the embargo though 479000 barrels were seized and one tanker blocked. Treasury later indicated pre embargo oil may be delivered. Moscow criticized Iraq while SPokane farmers fear sanctions hit costs and prices.
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Sanctions and diplomacy push Iraq to pull from Kuwait
EC, Japan, and the United States widen pressure through embargoes and asset freezes while military ships head toward the Persian Gulf. Arab leaders delay a regional summit as the 45 nation Islamic Conference condemns Iraq. France hints at a naval blockade. Turkey resists pipeline closure. China and the Soviet Union offer limited backing. Egypt and Gulf states demand immediate Iraqi withdrawal.
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Qian Qichen
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Qatar
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Oman
Saudi Arabia's Military Buildup and Fleet Details
Saudi forces total about 1 million with 5000 aircraft in the air force and army units. The air fleet includes Su-7 Su-20 Su-25 MiG-25 MiG-29 MiG-23 J-6 J-7 Mirage F-5 and Exocet equipped aircraft. Service requires two years for all men at 18. Army strength is 65 700 with armored brigades and 550 tanks including M60 A1 A3 and AMX 308. Air force arms total six fighter squadrons and Tornado OS and F-15C units.
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Saudis cautious as Iraq invasion tests Gulf ties
Saudi Arabia avoids direct action after Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Officials say closing its oil pipeline would risk provoking Saddam Hussein and threaten global oil supply. Saudi stance remains cautious, seeking calm under King Fahd while sheltering Kuwaiti royals and maintaining GCC unity with Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain.
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Qatar
Oman
Bahrain
Bush weighs options to force troops to withdraw
President Bush met with top advisers to plan efforts to remove Iraqi forces from Kuwait amid Baghdad pledges to begin withdrawal. Iraqi ambassador Mashat said Kuwait in control and 11 of 14 missing Americans found. Kuwaitis claim Baghdad has dug in and ransacked banks. U.S. doubts Iraq will withdraw despite promises. Kuwaiti ambassador Al Sabah cites ongoing occupation and a Bush-Emir exchange.
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Americans Held After Kuwait Invasion Found In Baghdad
Three American oil workers missing since the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait were located in Baghdad unharmed according to State Department officials. Eight more Americans among 24 Westerners were also reportedly taken to Baghdad, with a Odessa woman awaiting word on her husband John Henry Cole. Iraqi ambassador Mashat confirmed the Americans were found in Baghdad, while U.S. consular contact remained incomplete. The group had been employed at three Kuwait oil sites under various contractors.
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