Iraqi President Saddam Hussein calls for an Islamic holy war against U.S. forces in the Gulf and for overthrow of King Faud of Saudi Arabia. Japan and Soviet Union issue joint statement calling for freeing of hostages and withdrawal of Iraq from Kuwait. U.S. puts Iraq on list of states sponsoring terrorism. U.S. announces it will provide 28 million dollars in humanitarian assistance for displaced persons fleeing Kuwait and Iraq. Japan pledges total of four million dollars in economic and military aid to support Gulf effort.
Iraqi soldiers invade residence of French ambassador in Kuwait and raid other Western missions.
Britain orders more troops to Saudi Arabia. France orders more troops to Saudi Arabia. Iraqi television shows President Bush's videotaped speech to Iraqi people. U.N. Security Council passes resolution 670 requiring each member state to impose air transport embargo against Iraq and Kuwait. Emir of Kuwait meets in Washington with President Bush, one day after receiving standing ovation at U.N. General Assembly.