UN demands Iran-Iraq ceasefire

Title

UN demands Iran-Iraq ceasefire

Genre

Interview

TX Date

21 Jul 1987

Year of production

1987

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Duration

00:02:27

Description

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 on shipping in the Persian Gulf. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Geoffrey Howe

Keywords

USA; Iran; Arms sales; UN; Economic sanctions; Shipping; Weapons; Conflict resolution; Kuwait; Iraq; Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988); Persian Gulf

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