Economy of Iraq
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
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1997 in Iraq
Explore 13 historical events and records for Iraq in 1997.
Historical records for Iraq in 1997
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Economy of Iraq
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
International Sanctions
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
International Sanctions
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
Sanctions
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
Sanctions
The United Nations imposes sanctions on Iraq, the Security Council votes unanimously for moves including ban on foreign travel by Iraqi officials who do not cooperate with the United Nations disarmament commission
Diplomatic Expulsion
Iraq Expels US Weapons Inspectors, President Clinton denounces the action but refrains from military response
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Iraq Expels US Weapons Inspectors, President Clinton denounces the action but refrains from military response
Clinton sends Carrier in Warning to Iraq, dispatches George Washington and four
Clinton sends Carrier in Warning to Iraq, dispatches George Washington and four other ships to join the Nimitz in Persian Gulf as further sign that the US is prepared to act to prevent Iraq from developing ability to use chemical or biological weopons
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Clinton sends carrier warning to Iraq, dispatches George Washington and four other ships to join the Nimitz in Persian Gulf as further sign that the US is prepared to act to prevent Iraq from developing ability to use chemical or biological weapons
Clinton welcomes Saddam Husseins decision to back down and allow United Nations
Clinton welcomes Saddam Husseins decision to back down and allow United Nations inspectors to resume search for weapons of mass destruction
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Clinton welcomes Saddam Hussein's decision to back down and allow United Nations inspectors to resume search for weapons of mass destruction
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Iraq still bars inspectors from palaces, military bases, and intelligence centres
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