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Date International U.S. PoliticailDiplomatic Military
Feb 22 Soviet Union sends proposals President gives Iraq what is Allied bombers pound enemy
for new Iraqi concessions to the coalition's final demand: emplacements in Kuwait,
Saddam Hussein in race start withdrawing from flying a record number of
against deadline. Kuwait within a day or face missions. American and
Oil prices fall to $17.91 per attack. President Bush British artillery and rocket
barrel, the lowest closing accuses Iraq of conducting a launchers join in preparation
price since July of 1990 as scorched earth policy to for ground offensive.
end to the war is anticipated. destroy Kuwait's oil fields. American troops have
European allies express Terms of the U.S. proposal become disheartened by
support for President's are: diplomatic efforts that
ultimatum. Iraq sets fire to 1. Withdrawal must begin by created false hopes.
140 of the 9S0 oil wells in noon February 23; TRANSCOM says the
Kuwait. Tanks, pipelines, 2. Withdrawal must be composition of the Maritime
warehouses and shipping completed in one week; Ready Reserve Fleet has not
terminals associated with the 3. Pullout from Kuwait City proved ideal. The war
oil industry have also been in two days. Kuwaiti pointed out need for more
destroyed. Government must be RO-RO ships.
permitted to return;
4. Sanctions to continue until
all U.N. resolutions fulfilled;
S. Release of POW's and
Kuwaitis and return of
remains of servicemen to be
completed within two days;
6. Iraq to aid in removal of
mines and booby traps from
Kuwait, end military flights
and safeguard Kuwaiti
property and civilians.
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