Iraqi defectors claim Hussein may start war

Title

Iraqi defectors claim Hussein may start war

Genre

News report

TX Date

19 Aug 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:03:19

Description

William McLean reports from Kuwait on the weakening position of President Saddam Hussein in Iraq and the reaction of the USA to threats from Iraq about a possible new invasion of Kuwait. UN is currently in Iraq trying to ensure weapons of mass destruction are being destroyed. Iraqi relations with other Gulf states are still poor.

Contributors

William Mclean

Keywords

USA; International relations; Military exercises; Kuwait; Iraq; Saddam Hussein

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