What has been described by one member just a few moments ago as ‘an Iraqi initiative” is no more than a simple-minded and flimsy device aimed at distracting world attention and preventing decisive action to implement resolutions 660 (19991, 661 (1990) and 662 (1990) , which call for the immediate and complete withdrawal of the invading aggressor troops of Iraq from Kuwait and for the return of the legitinmte authority, namely, the Sheikh Jabir Al-Ahmad Al-Jabir Al-Sabah. The state of tension that now prevails in the Gulf region is a direct result of Iraq’s aggressive actions against the sovereignty , security and territorial integrity of Kuwait. The so-called initiative is no more than a continuation of the Iraqi authorities’ mind-set against Eoreign nationals in Kuwait and Iraq, that is, simplv the mentality of detaining hostages there. The CKAIRMAN; I call an the representative of Zcaq. JW13 s/Iv. 2937 42 Mr. AL ANBAR (Iri?q) (interpretation from Arabic): First of aLL, 1: wi::h to draw the Security Council*s attention ts the position adopted bv the United States wncerning resolution 660 (1990), and to its special interpretation of how that resolution is to be implemented. The United States has arrogated to itself the riqht to impose a maritime blockade aqainst Iraq without calling it by that name. The United States Secretary of State announced on 10 August 1990 at a meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) held at Brussels that the United States had the right to resort to the use of force in order to prevent any connnercial relations between third-party countries and Iraq. The United Kingdom followed the exam&z of the United States and announced on 13 August 1990 that the United Kingdom would use its warships to prevent what it called any violation of the sanctions adopted in 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of Iraq, addressing the United Nations Security Council, specifically regarding the situation with Kuwait. The language used is formal and diplomatic, and the content focuses on the political and military aspects of the conflict. The speaker is critical of the actions of the United States and the United Kingdom, and is advocating for the implementation of previous Security Council resolutions.

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