1990 in Iraq
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Events
- 2 August – The Iraqi army invades Kuwait, starting the Gulf war.[1][2]
- 9 August – The UN security council issues Resolution 662, declaring the Iraqi annexation of Kuwait "null and void"[1][2]
- 25 August – United Nations Security Council Resolution 665 issued authorizing a blockade on Iraq and leading to International sanctions against Iraq, which were largely enforced until the 2003 invasion of Iraq.[3]
- 6 December – Iraq announces the release of thousands of foreign nationals being held in the Gulf since the fall of Kuwait.[4]
- 10 December – British hostages who were held in Iraq arrive at Heathrow airport.[5]
