The United Nations and Iraq
Chronology of Events — 1990 to Present
The following is a timeline of major events leading up to the current agreement between the United Nations and Iraq, beginning with the Persian Gulf War. August 2, 1990 — Iraq invades Kuwait and seizes Kuwaiti oil fields. Kuwait’s emir flees. Iraq masses troops along the Saudi border. United Nations Security Council Resolution 660 condemns the invasion and demands Iraq’s withdrawal. August 6, 1990 — Resolution 661 imposes a full trade embargo on Iraq, ending all imports and exports except for food, medicine, and humanitarian supplies. August 9, 1990 — Resolution 662 declares Iraq’s annexation of Kuwait void. November 29,…
