the Security Council. Iraq must ensure the protection of all diplomatic and consular personnel in Iraq as well as in occupied Kuwait. For those reasons my delegation is a sponsor of the draft resolution, vhich once again reaffirms the obligations by which Iraq is bound in keeping with the provisions of international lav govetoing relations among States. The draft resolution afforde Iraq a further opportunity to revewe its annexation of Kuwait. Certain Arab Heads of Sta 1 have advised this course. My delegation fears that RM/5 WPV.2940 19-20 ,. (Mt,Anet. ) Iraq's persistent refusal to comply with Security Council resolutions represents a serious escalation which can only lead to a breach of peace. Mr, (United States of America)r Once again, Iraq has violated a fundamental rule of international law. Not satisfied with violations such as depriving diplomatic missions in Kuwait of food, water and other services, Ir Ai Special Forces troops have non added to their crimes, breaking and entering diplomatic premises, kidnapping the French military attach6 and three French citizens, ransacking the house and treating brutally two female Philippino-citizen workers. The felonies of the Iraqi authorities are not random eventa, as their violation of Belgian, Canadian and Dutch diplomatic premises confirms, and including as well the detention of an &UeriCan consular officer accredited in Baghdad. These diplomats are there, in part at least. to protect the now-incarcerated, harassed and starved citiaens of their own States. By singling out diplomatic missions for attack, Iraq has in a special way confirmed its preference for the instruments of force wef the paths of diplomacy and mgotiation. This choice of Iraq threatens the ability of the Security Council and its members to resolve through diplomatic means the conflict launched by Iraq since its invasion of Kuwait. NW6 WPV.2940 21 . (Hr. PWiQKhs UnrWtatea 1 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a speech or statement made by a representative of a country, likely the United States, addressing the United Nations Security Council regarding the situation in Iraq and Kuwait. The focus is on the violation of international law, the protection of diplomatic personnel, and the use of force instead of diplomacy. These themes suggest that the category is likely related to international relations, diplomacy, and conflict resolution.

**Category**
International relations, Humanitarian aid and relief