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Iraq orders all Westerners to President Bush refers to Nine nation Western European
report for relocation to Americaus trapped in Iraq as Union backs United States call
strategic inilitary sites to be "hostages" for the first time. for force for embargo, wants
used as "human shields" hostages released and will not
against United States attack. close embassies. Soviets block
use of force proposal.

Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24

Oil prices rise to $3 1.22 per Saddam Hussein visits British Iraqi troops surround United
barrel; the highest price in five hostages. Britain calls it a States and European embassies
years. United States embassy repulsive charade." Secretary in Kuwait after their re~sal to
in Kuwait to remain open. of Defense cheney (SECDEF) close them.
United States presses U.N. authorizes recall of 48,300
Security Council for permission Selected Reservists.
to use force when enforcing
U.N. sanctions. President
Bush implements 673b,
recalling reservists to active
duty for the first time.

Aug 25 Aug 28 Aug 29

The U.N. Security Council Saddam Hussein says all President Bush approves a
votes to authorize the detained women and children $2.2B Saudi purchase of
multilateral naval force to can leave Iraq and Kuwait. advanced weapons. OPEC
uphold the anti-Iraq embargo increases production; oil prices
(Resolution 665). drop.

Aug 30 Sep 2 Sep 6

Iraq bars departure of foreign The first American hostages Saudis agree to help defray the
women and children from Iraq are allowed to leave Iraq. 70 % cost of Operation Desert Shield
despite Saddam Hussein's of Americans favor President and to aid other Arab nations
announcement. President Bush's call-up of reservists. affected by the trade embargo
Bush, although concerned, says against Iraq.
hostage issue will not shape
United States policy.

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