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Gulf confronts Iraq as diplomats seized and forces mobilize
Iraqi troops stormed the French ambassador's residence and Belgian compound in Kuwait, briefly detaining consuls from the United States and four other nations. Western nations pledged more military support as Iraq denied entering diplomatic compounds. France's Mitterrand called an emergency cabinet meeting while Britain announced an armored brigade of over 120 tanks and 6,000 troops to the Gulf.
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Lisa Genasci
Associated Press
Faq
Kuwait
Iraq
United States
Bush
U.S
Kuwait City
Persian Gulf
Baghdad
Francois Mitterrand
Britain