dressed to the President of the Security Council (S/21638);104 "Letter dated 24 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/21639)".104 Resolution 665 (1990) of 25 August 1990 The Security Council, Recalling its resolutions 660 (1990) of 2 August 1990, 661 ( 1990) of 6 August 1990, 662 ( 1990) of 9 August 1990 and 664 (1990) of 18 August 1990 and demanding their full and immediate implementation, Having decided in resolution 661 (1990) to impose economic sanctions under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, Determined to bring to an end the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq which imperils the existence of a Member State, and to restore the legitimate authority and the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Kuwait, which requires the speedy implementation of the above-men­ tioned resolutions, Deploring the loss of innocent lives stemming from the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and determined to prevent further such losses, Gravely alarmed that Iraq continues to refuse to comply with resolutions 660 (1990), 661 (1990), 662 (1990) and 664 ( 1990) and in particular at the conduct of the Govern­ ment of Iraq in using Iraqi flag vessels to export oil, 1. Calls upon those Member States co-operating with the Government of Kuwait which are deploying maritime forces to the area to use such measures commensurate to the specific circumstances as may be necessary under the authority of the Security Council to halt all inward and outward maritime shipping, in order to inspect and verify their cargoes and destinations and to ensure strict imple­ mentation of the provisions related to such shipping laid down in resolution 661 (1990); 2. Invites Member States accordingly to co-operate as 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a resolution passed by the United Nations Security Council in response to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. The resolution focuses on the economic sanctions imposed on Iraq and the measures to be taken by member states to ensure the implementation of these sanctions. The text also mentions the occupation of Kuwait and the loss of innocent lives, indicating a humanitarian aspect. However, the primary focus is on the economic and political implications of the conflict.

**Category**
International trade, Transport and communication, Humanitarian aid and relief