Gulf war latest

Title

Gulf war latest

Genre

News report; Interview; Press conference

TX Date

27 Jan 1991

Year of production

1991

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Duration

00:02:11

Description

Report on developments on the Gulf war as Iraq has released oil into the sea off Kuwait and Iraqi missiles hit Israel and Saudi Arabia again and Britain holds Iraqi prisoners of war. As well as causing pollution, the oil threatens drinking water for civilians and troops in Saudi Arabia. Gulf oil installation expert, Dr John Cox says the allies will now be forced to attack Iraq. In a press conference US Secretary of State James Baker says he has assurances Iran will remain neutral. Sophie Dekker reports.

Contributors

John Cox; James Baker; Sophie Dekker

Keywords

USA; Iran; Israel; Armed forces; Military personnel; Oil; Saudi Arabia; Missiles; Military operations; Water pollution; Prisoners of War; Drinking water; Wars (events); Oil pollution; Kuwait; Marine pollution; Iraq; Tel Aviv; Gulf War (1990-1991); Air force personnel; Operation Desert Storm (1991); Haifa

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