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Times, August 4, p. 1.)

U.S. and its allies continue search for ways to force Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait.
(New York Times, August 4, p. 1.)

Iraq says it will begin withdrawing its forces from Kuwait, but that new provisional
government will remain in control in Kuwait. (New York Times, August 4, p. 1.)

President Bush says the U.S. will help Saudi Arabia if asked. (New York Times,
August 4, p. 1.)

Defense Department says Iraq has deployed armored brigades close to the Saudi
border and poured reinforcements into Kuwait, heightening concerns about a possible
attack on Saudi Arabia. (New York Times, August 4, p. 1.)

August 4
Saturday Jordan's King Hussein describes Saddam Hussein as a patriot for
majority of Arab world. (Washington Post, August 5, p. Al.)

European community imposes sanctions and embargo on Iraq. (Washington Post,
August 5, p. A21.)

Well known Iraqi military figure, Ala Hussein Ali, is designated to head new
provisional Kuwaiti government. (Washington Post, August 5, p. A24.)

August 5
Sunday President Bush sends Secretary of Defense Cheney to Saudi Arabia (New
York Times, August 6, p. Al.)

President Bush declares that the invasion "will not stand" and announces that the U.S.
will not recognize the new Iraqi-installed government in Kuwait. (New York Times,
August 6, p. 1.)

August 6
Monday President Bush secretly issues Pentagon directive to send troops to Saudi
Arabia. (New York Times, August 8, p. 1.)

Secretary of Defense Cheney meets with senior Saudi officials in Saudi Arabia to
present evidence of increasing Iraqi buildup in Kuwait. (Washington Post, August 7, p.
1.)

In a move seen in Washington as a reminder to Turkey of its 50 % dependence on
Iraqi oil, Iraq drastically cuts oil shipments through pipelines into Turkey. Following the

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