Kuwait - Reaction to Iraqi threats

(16 Feb 1998) T/I: 11:28:44


The United States and Kuwait on Monday (16/02) rejected Iraqi threats against Kuwait and said Baghdad continues to be a danger to the region.

SHOWS:

16/2 KUWAIT CITY:
Kuwaiti minister for information Sheikh Saud Nasser Al-Sabah
SOT in English: "What is in the Iraqi press is nothing new...something we are accustomed to but they must realise we are protected by our coalition partners;
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SOT US Democrat Senator Robert Torricelli :"The Iraqi government in making threats to its neighbours at the moment is actually very helpful in reminding our coalition partners of the nature of Saddam's regime. Those who think the danger to Kuwait or other states is past, they only need to listen to the continuing threats from Baghdad..;

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