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Date International U.S. PoliticaliDiplomatic Military

Sep 10 Iran and Iraq have announced During August, 8,870
plans to resume diplomatic reservists were summoned to
relations. Iraq wants Iran to active duty with 38,000 more
help break U.N. sanctions. to be called up by the end of
September.

Sep 11 U.S. plans long-term role in
the Gulf.
chairman of ICS, states
preference to keep units in
the Persian Gulf no longer
than six months.

Sep 12 Approximately 265,000 Iraqi Cost estimate for Operation
troops and 2,200 tanks are in Desert Shield increased from
and around occupied Kuwait. $11 billion to $15 billion for
fiscal year 1991.
Armed Forces Radio goes on
the air.
The Army will relI 500
retirees in critical specialties.
DoD releases fourth list of
approximately 106 Naval
Reservists to be called to
active duty.

Sep 13 U.N. sets tight limits on U.S. warns Iraq that it will
humanitarian food aid to Iraq be held responsible if
and Kuwait. terrorists attack U.S. forces
or interests in Persian Gulf.

Sep 14 Iraqi troops enter French
Ambassador's residence in
Kuwait, forcibly removing
and detaaling four French
citizens. _______

Sep 16 U.N. passes Resolution 669 Guard and reserve personnel
condemning Iraqi intrusions activated to support
into western embassies in Operation Desert Shield as of
Kuwait. 16 September total 12,946.

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