implement immediately its resolution 598 (1987); (b) To extend the mandate of the United Nations Iran­ Iraq Military Observer Group for a further period of six months, that is, until 30 September 1990; (c) To request the Secretary-General to submit, at the end of this period, a report on the developments in the situation and the measures taken to implement resolution 598 (1987). 4dopred unanimously at th~ 2916th meeting. 70 Ojjicial Records of th,· Sernrity Council, Forty-fourth Year, Sup­ plement jiir July, Aug11st and September /989, document S/20862. 71 Sec Official Records of the Security Council, Forty-fifth Year, Supplement jrir January. February and March /990. 72 /hid., document S/21200. 13 Decision At its 2944th meeting, on 27 September 1990, the Coun­ cil decided to invite the representatives of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq to participate, without vote, in the discussion of the item entitled "The situation between Iran and Iraq: report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group (S/21803)".73 Resolution 671 (1990) of 27 September 1990 The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 598 ( 1987) of 20 July 1987, 619 ( 1988) of 9 August 1988, 631 ( 1989) of 8 February 1989, 642 (1989) of 29 September 1989 and 651 (1990) of 29 March 1990, Having considered the report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group of 21 September 1990,74 and taking note of the observa­ tions expressed therein, 1. Decides to extend the mandate of the United Nations Iran-Iraq Military Observer Group for a further period of two months, that is, until 30 November 1990, as recom­ mended by the Secretary-General; 2. Requests the Secretary-General to submit, during November, a report on his further consultations with the parties about the future of the Military Observer Group, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be related to international relations and diplomacy, specifically regarding a conflict between Iran and Iraq. The United Nations Security Council is involved in the situation, and the text mentions the extension of a military observer group's mandate and the submission of reports. The focus is on the resolution of the conflict and the activities of the UN in this regard.

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