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aug 5, 1990 - Reaction to the Invasion

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Most Arab states condemned the invasion and the UN security council imposed complete trade sanctions on Iraq: no country could trade with Iraq until they removed all forces from Kuwait. This prevented oil exports, having a negative effect on Iraq'a already struggling economy.

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Date:

aug 5, 1990
Now
~ 34 years ago