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  1. Sir Geoffrey Howe on mines in the Persian Gulf (1987)

    Genre
    Speech

    In 2 parts. British Foreign Secretary, Sir Geoffrey Howe, speaks to the UN assembly about Iran, with reference to the recent laying of mines by Iranian troops in the Persian Gulf, the closure of the Iranian...

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  2. US helicopter fires on Iranian patrol boats (1987)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Andrew Manderstam reports on the sinking of three Iranian patrol boats in the Persian Gulf, by a US helicopter. Male studio reporter not identified (poss. Douglas Cameron).

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  3. UN demands Iran-Iraq ceasefire (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    Geoffrey Howe, Foreign Secretary, reacting to the UN resolution demanding a ceasefire in Iran and Iraq; the USA possibly embargoing the supply of arms to the countries; and hopes resolution will halt attacks...

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  4. Captain of the Gentle Breeze on his ship being attacked (1987)

    Genre
    Interview

    Ben Brown speaks to the captain (surname poss. Soman) of the Gentle Breeze about the attack on his ship as it travelled through the Persian Gulf, and the lack of protection from the British Royal Navy.

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  5. Iranian patrol boats sunk by Americans (1987)

    Genre
    Press conference

    Three Iranian patrol boats have been sunk by a US military helicopter patrolling international airspace over the Persian Gulf, after the helicopter was fired upon by three or four Iranian vessels. There are...

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  6. US military buildup in Persian Gulf as Iran stages exercises (1987)

    Genre
    News report; Speech

    Report on USA military buildup in the Gulf and Iran’s mock attacks on shipping; with the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern and South Asian Affairs, Richard Murphy, confident Iranians will...

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  7. Ben Brown reports from British tanker, Gentle Breeze (1987)

    Genre
    News report

    IRN reporter Ben Brown reports from the British tanker Gentle Breeze, which was attacked by Iranian troops. Subsequently, the Iranian naval ship, Iran Ajr, was attacked by US helicopters after it was...

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  8. George Bush on Persian Gulf - Desert Storm (1991)

    Genre
    Speech

    US President George Bush on the situation in the Persian Gulf with reference to Operation Desert Storm, US and UN forces, and their attempts to minimise collateral damage. He also announces Secretary of...

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  9. Dan Quayle addresses armed forces’ families (1991)

    Genre
    Speech

    US Vice-President Dan Quayle has addressed members of the armed forces and their families. In his speech on the Gulf War, he says that US President George Bush and UK Prime Minister John Major are doing...

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  10. Minesweepers leave for Gulf (1987)

    Genre
    News report

    Report from Gibraltar as British minesweepers prepare to leave for the Persian Gulf. Reporter not identified.

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