. . . "July 24, 1990 \n* Nine days before Iraq's invasion of Kuwait US State Department spokeswoman, Margaret Tutwiler states: \"We do not have any defence treaties with Kuwait, and there are no special defence or security commitments to Kuwait.\" August 2, 1990 \n* The Persian Gulf War begins when Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait with armor and infantry, occupying strategic posts throughout the country, including the Emir's palace. \n* The UN Security Council passes Resolution 660, condemning Iraq's invasion and demanding a withdrawal of Iraqi troops. August 6, 1990 August 8, 1990 November 29, 1990"@en . . "July 24, 1990 \n* Nine days before Iraq's invasion of Kuwait US State Department spokeswoman, Margaret Tutwiler states: \"We do not have any defence treaties with Kuwait, and there are no special defence or security commitments to Kuwait.\" August 2, 1990 \n* The Persian Gulf War begins when Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait with armor and infantry, occupying strategic posts throughout the country, including the Emir's palace. \n* The UN Security Council passes Resolution 660, condemning Iraq's invasion and demanding a withdrawal of Iraqi troops. August 6, 1990 \n* The UN Security Council passes Resolution 661, placing economic sanctions on Iraq. August 8, 1990 \n* Iraq appoints puppet regime in Kuwait which declares a merger with Iraq. November 29, 1990 \n* The UN Security Council passes Resolution 678, giving Iraq a withdrawal deadline of January 15, 1991, and authorizing member states \"all necessary means to uphold and implement Resolution 660\" if Iraq failed to withdraw by that deadline."@en . . . "Iraq disarmament timeline 1990\u20132003"@en .