"Letter dated 2 August 1990 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative of the United States of America to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Se­ curity Council (S/21424);104 "Letter dated 8 August 1990 from the Permanent Rep­ resentatives of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/21470);104 "Letter dated 18 August 1990 from the Permanent Rep­ resentative of Italy to the United Nations addressed to the President of the Security Council (S/21561 )".104 Resolution 664 (1990) of 18 August 1990 The Security Council, Recalling the Iraqi invasion and purported annexation of Kuwait, and its resolutions 660 (1990) of2 August 1990, 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990 and 662 (1990) of 9 August 1990, Deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of third-State nationals in Iraq and Kuwait, Recalling the obligations of Iraq in this regard under international law, Welcoming the efforts of the Secretary-General to pursue urgent consultations with the Government of Iraq follow­ ing the concern and anxiety expressed by the members of the Council on 17 August 1990, Acting under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, 1. Demands that Iraq permit and facilitate the immedi­ ate departure from Kuwait and Iraq of third-State nationals and grant immediate and continuing access of consular officials to such nationals; 2. Also demands that Iraq take no action to jeopardize the safety, security or health of such nationals; 3. Reaffirms its decision in resolution 662 (1990) that annexation of Kuwait by Iraq is null and void, and there­ fore demands that the Government of Iraq rescind its orders for the closure of diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait and the withdrawal of the immunity of their 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be related to a conflict between Iraq and Kuwait, and the international community's response to it. The resolution is focused on ensuring the safety and well-being of third-state nationals in Iraq and Kuwait, and demanding that Iraq rescind its orders to close diplomatic and consular missions in Kuwait. Given the context, it is likely that the resolution is related to a humanitarian crisis.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief