Iraq Disarmament Timeline 1990–2003

Iraq Disarmament Timeline 1990–2003

July 24, 1990

• Nine days before Iraq's invasion of Kuwait US State Department spokeswoman, Margaret Tutwiler states: "We do not have any defence treaties with Kuwait, and there are no special defence or security commitments to Kuwait."

August 2, 1990

• The Persian Gulf War begins when Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait with armor and infantry, occupying strategic posts throughout the country, including the Emir's palace.
• The UN Security Council passes Resolution 660, condemning Iraq's invasion and demanding a withdrawal of Iraqi troops.

August 6, 1990

• The UN Security Council passes Resolution 661, placing economic sanctions on Iraq.

August 8, 1990

• Iraq appoints puppet regime in Kuwait which declares a merger with Iraq.

November 29, 1990

• The UN Security Council passes Resolution 678, giving Iraq a withdrawal deadline of January 15, 1991, and authorizing member states "all necessary means to uphold and implement Resolution 660" if Iraq failed to withdraw by that deadline.