hussein not only invaded kuwait but annexed kuwait. so he tried to snuff out the member state of the united nations. the international community responded very effectively. the security council passed a series of resolutions denouncing the aggression, then imposing economic sanctions on iraq. most importantly, it passed resolution 6, 7, 8 which authorized the use of military force against iraq. this was dubbed the mother of all resolutions. then america took the lead and assembled a coalition of 33 states, including some arab states like egypt and syria. so it was a general international coalition fighting under a u.n. banner. the coalition achieved its two principal aims which was to remove iraq out of kuwait and to restore the legitimate government of kuwait >>> but does the coalition under estimate the consequences of those action? >> there were an anticipated consequences to this war. the most important unanticipated consequence was the survival of hussein in power >>> one columnist and the director of the intelligence project at b

sailors were travelling from kuwait bahrain.he two vessels strayed off course due to mechanical problems and the whole thing was close to being resolved. >>> let's get reaction to this from the u.s. we are joined on the phone by rorl rorld. rosalind jordan. >> what is the clifford pennington saying. >> at 3:43:00a.m. here on the east coast of the united states, the 10 u.s. sailors were released by the iranians to the custody of the u.s. navy, they were on a vessel, and later the u.s. navy transported them to land. we don't know if they were taken back to kuwait, the origin of the trip on tuesday. they were sailing in a pair of riverine patrol boats, similar to what you are seeing on television. these are basically military speed boats kitted with firearms, intelligence and rescue equipment. they were sailing from kuwait to center of excellence of brain aging, where apparently one of the riverine experienced mechanical problems and ended up farsi island where which is where the military took them? . all 10 were fined. they were n

because i heard a rumor that kuwait was going to buy citizenship for stateless people. crazy thing happens. >> why did they want to do this for kuwaiti citizenship? >> really good question. kuwaiti citizenship means getting a lot to benefit. it is expensive and politically if the to give citizenship because you don't know how they are going to vote so the kuwaitis in general, bahrain is an exception, gulf countries don't like to extend their citizens that much. it makes sense. anyway, i went to kuwait because i heard a rumor about this and after i arrived, a very public statement, there were plans to go ahead. i was learning about that and for obvious reasons a big draw. they dig into that. >> the caribbean. >> in february, tragically it was terrible. the caribbean, pioneers in the market. they only sell their citizenship for money kind of a corollary. >> if you imagine there is the kind of -- more and two versions, one is global citizenship, and one is rich folks. if you expand on that, not the same for everybody. >> rich people if you have enough money you can be a fe

bush four days after saddam hussein invaded kuwait. >> this will not stand, this aggression against kuwait. >> reporter: after a buildup of 500,000 american troops in saudi arabia, president bush issued the execute order that turned into one of the most lo porto sided victories in military history. >> i was able to guarantee president bush that we would succeed because the iraqi army was sitting there in kuwait like a golf ball on top of a tee waited to be hit. >> reporter: colin powell was the chairman of the joint chiefs at the time and described the war plan in unforgettable terms. >> our strategy is very, very simple. first we're going to cut it off and then year we're going to kill it. >> it's not like that anymore. >> reporter: cow think desert expectations about what military force can do? >> it may have in the mind of some. it didn't in my mind. i understood the nature of that war, how limited it was, and it wasn't a mold of of what we can comes along. >> reporter: victory in the desert was followed by parades, but a new biography of president bush quotes his diary as saying, "i ha

kuwait was crushed, it's people realized. -- people brutalized. five months ago saddam hussein started this brutal war against kuwait. the 28 countries with forces in the gulf area have exhausted all reasonable efforts to reach a peaceful resolution. they have new choice -- have no choice but to drive saddam from kuwait by force. on attacks are underway military targets in iran. our -- h hour, 1991. that was when the first bomb , and when on baghdad operation shield became operation desert storm. over 600 planes were launched that tonight, basis throughout the arabian peninsula, from the indian ocean, from even as far as the united states. >> to give you some idea, within hours, we24 to 48 to support the striker package. there had never been any launch as big in the history of the air force that incorporated that many tankards. >> in their opening attack the allies combined their stealth and precision technology, and electronic warfare tactics and the classic elements of mass and surprise. >> we had been here since august. he was used to seeing th

vessels between kuwait and bahrain. 10 sailors were apparently held at least briefly. again there are assurances from the pentagon they are about to be released. that the vessels will be returned but we don't know the details. we don't know why they were taken in the first place. as i said before they're doing as much as they can to discount any tension. when a foreign government, particularly like iran takes over vessels, and 10 sailors taken in the move. we'll get you more information as we get it. it is a breaking story. melissa. melissa: mounting evidence supports the possibility that isis is experimenting with chemical weapons at several locations in syria and in iraq. fox news's catherine herridge has the details on this. they are disturbing he details, catherine. reporter: thank you, melissa. two sources including a doctor on the ground in northern iraq last fall says there is growing evidence that isis is experimenting with chemical agents with the goal understanding how it impacts the battlefield and then exporting that expertise outside of the region. these p

that's equal to two members of opec, ecuador and kuwait.these american producers for all of the technical marvel that they have brought, and genius really to producing more oil, they are going to get hurt very badly. >> historically oil prices have had a negative effect on the global economy because too much oil was in circulation. >>> the national guard is out in flint, michigan today to help with the water crisis. they have been called to hand out water bottles and filters, as they deal with lead contamination in the water supply. >>> and in detroit teacher have walked out for a fourth day. the mayor called the conditions of the schools heart breaking. at least five schools will be closed today. teachers are upset over salaries and complain the condition of school buildings is deplorable. >>> there is new data on what teachers are doing to make ends meet. 16% of teachers across the u.s. work a second job. the highest rate is in north carolina where nearly a quarter have to get income outside of the classroom. and many teachers say it's ha

the sailors were traveling from kuwait to bahrain--but a mechanical breakdown led them into iran's waters where they were accused of trespassing. the sailors were captured just hours before president obama's last state of the union address. and many were expecting him to tweak his speech to address what was going on. however, the only mention of iran at all was about reaching a nuclear deal with the country. iranian leaders have come out and said the sailors acted unprofessionally... but we have learned though that the iranian foreign minister spoke with secretary of state john kerry. we have reports that he personally assured him that the sailors would be allowed to continue on their journey. this is all happening just weeks after iran set off a rocket near in the meantime, we're watching to see when those sailors are released. we'll let you know when it happens. live in the studio, emerald morrow, 10 news, wtsp. developing now, at least 10 people are dead and a dozen hurt after police in cameroon say two female suicide bombers attacked a mosque. cameroon is just southeast of nigeria. it

bush four days after saddam hussein invaded kuwait. >> this will not stand, this aggression against kuwait. >> reporter: after a build-up of 500,000 american troops in saudi arabia, president bush issued the execute order that turned into one of the most lopsided victories in military history. >> i was able to guarantee president bush that we would succeed because the iraqi army was sitting there in kuwait like a golf ball on top of a tee. >> reporter: colin powell joint chiefs of staff. >> our strategy to go after the army is very simple. then we will kill it. >> reporter: is it ever going to be that simple again? >> don't think it is. it is not lech that with a single guy with an army easy to defeat. >> reporter: do you think desert storm created unrealistic expectation as but what military force can? >> it may have in the mind of some. it didn't in my mind. i understood the nature of the war, how limited it was. it wasn't a model of what we can do in every other conflict that comes along. >> reporter: victory in the desert followed by parades. a new biography of president bush quotes hi

kuwait and the united have interests in saudi arabia. all of them are led by two families who feel their leadership is on a thread because of iran's comeback on the diplomatic scene after the nuclear deal. gulfdly, most of the countries have troubles linked to their shia population. others are already fighting iran for months in proxy wars in syria, in yemen. all of these countries are part of the saudi-led, lycian -- the saudi-led coalition. there were tensions even before the execution. had to know arabia how provocative that execution was going to be. why would it go ahead with it anyway? >> one of the possible explanations is that the saudi royal family could be trying to shield public attention away from the mystic problems within the kingdom. saudi arabia has announced a few of 20% of gase prices. the government had to take this unpopular stand because of the record $98 billion budget deficit. the low oil prices on the market, but because of the war in yemen. so escalating tensions with iraq could be a strategy, pointing the finger

. >> reporter: the two small navy vessels with the sailors on board were transiting between kuwait and bahrain when an official says one of the boats experienced a mechanical problem, with both then possibly drifting into iranian territorial waters near farsi according to u.s. officials, the iranians have given assurances

bush four days after saddam hussein invaded kuwait. >> this will not stand, this aggression against kuwait. >> reporter: after a buildup of 500,000 american troops in saudi arabia, president bush issued the execute order that turned into one of the most lopsided victories in military history. >> i was able to guarantee president bush that we would succeed because the iraqi army was sitting there in kuwait like a golf ball on top of a tee waiting to be hit. >> reporter: colin powell was the chairman of the joint chiefs at the time and described the war plan in unforgettable terms. >> our strategy in going after this army is very simple. first we're going to cut it off and then we're going to kill it. >> reporter: is it ever going to be that simple again? >> i don't think it is. it's not a single guy with an army that's easy to defeat. >> reporter: do you think desert expectations about what military >> it may have in the mind of some. it didn't in my mind. i understood the nature of that war, how limited it was, and it wasn't a model of what we can do in every other conflict that comes alon

they were on a training mission from kuwait to bahrain when they drifted into territorial waters. secretary of state john kerry officials. >>> we are following breaking news out of hialeah where a chopper 6 was over the scene. police took one man into custody. all of this after a chase that led police to the east side of hialeah to the front of the telemundo studios. we'll bring you updates on all these breaking stories with the nbc 6 news app. >>> on 6, party crasher. shelves topple over inside a popular store creating a dangerous domino effect. thi happened just after doors opened at a boca party city.

bush four days after saddam hussein invaded kuwait. >> this will not stand, this aggression against kuwait00,000 american troops in saudi arabia, president bush issued the execute order that turned into one of the most lopsided victories in military history. >> i was able to guarantee president bush that we would succeed because the iraqi army was sitting there in kuwait like a golf ball on top of a tee. >> reporter: colin powell joint chiefs of staff. >> our strategy to go after the army is very simple. first we will cut it off. then we will kill it. >> reporter: is it ever going to be that simple again? >> don't think it is. it is not lech that with a single guy with an army easy to defeat. >> reporter: do you think desert storm created unrealistic expectation as but what military force can? >> it may have in the mind of some. it didn't in my mind. i understood the nature of the war, how limited it was. it wasn't a model of what we can do in every other conflict that comes along. >> reporter: victory in the desert followed by parades. a new biography of president bush quotes his diary as

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the navy boats were returned to bahrain to kuwait. people have been killed in southwestern pakistan. 12 were police. dozens were injured. the bombing happened shortly before vaccination teams were to be dispatched as part of an immunization campaign. >> oil prices are pointing up. the price dipped below $30 a barely since 203, down 17% so far this year. al jazeera's patricia sabga is here with more. did we hit the bottom ol oil prices on tuesday and now we are seeing them point back up? >> very few analysts think we have hit the bottom and some are calling for oil in the $20 barely range. some are calling for as low as $16 per peril. let's separate the day-to-day gyrations because oil got a bump on better than expected trade data on china and it showed weekly inventories had been drawn down a little bit more than expected as well. those are positive. is it does not take away the fact there is a global glut of oil right now, that opec is pumping massively? >> right. al general downward trend on crude prices that we are talking about. f

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soldiers have been released by iran.navy officials say the two smalal vessels were on their way from kuwait to bahrain, when their navigational system suffered mechanical problems.the officials say there are no indications that the sailors back in eastern iowa -- a cedar falls man is behind bars this morning -- accused of robbing a bank. bank.last night -- 26-year-old jon ellingson was arrested just a half mile from the scene of the crime.police tell cbs 2 news he handed a teller a note demanding money. money.it happened tuesday afternoon at first national bank on whitetail drive in cedar falls.his face was covered -- but authorities tell us the spect ran from the bank inin the thunder ridge shopping center where he changed clothes.ellingson is now facing second degree robbery charges. a fairfield man is now charged with vehicular homicide for a crash in washington county. according to the washington evening journal, it happened last july on highway 218 near ainsworth. ainswoh.the iowa state patrol says a vehicle driven by jorge noivo went out of control, crossed the median and slammed into

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iranian custody after officials say they lost contact with two naval ships that were in route from kuwait to bahrain. officials say they are in contact with iran and have been told the sailors will soon be released. iranian reps at the u-n are not commenting. we begin with breaking news of u-s sailors being held by iran. newschannel three s kurt williams joins us from the newsroom with those breaking details. ten us sailors were taken into anian custody after officials y they lost contact with two naval ships that were in route from kuwait to bahrain. officials say they are in contact with iran and have been told the sailors will soon be released. iranian reps at the u-n are not commenting. this is a developing story and check with newschannel three think it )s cold now - just wait-p&until tonight. the sun was out in norfolk - what we didn )t feel much of the heat. it will feel like the temperatures are in the teens tonight. and that could mean we ll see snow. let s get right to chief meteorologist patrick rockey with what we can expect this new at five - disturbing details from elizabeth

. >> kuwait to bahrain.en those sailors, who the iranians say included nine men and one woman, were taken or chose to be taken or went assuhore of their own vo volition, we are in iranian hand on this island. officials tell me that this was not a hostile act and they've received assurances from iranians that, one, sailors are in good health, safe, and they will be released very soon. the reason they're not being released at this very moment is because it's past 2:00 in the morning in the persian gulf and to release mariners in those conditions at night would be unsafe. they're considering it prudent to wait until daylight and they have assurances that's when they will be released from the iranian side, at least this incident's being reported in the news agency, iranian state news agency, they iced the term arrested to describe how these sailors were picked up but we have i recent report with aan iranian news agency saying rescued. they describe the iranians weapons on board the ships and talk about equipment

apparently two small american vessels, boats, en route from kuwait to baja rain when the u.s. lost contact with these boats. joining me now, white house press secretary josh earnest. what can you tell us about the ten american sailors in iranian custody. >> u.s. officials have been in touch with the iranians about the situation. this is a situation that we're monitoring closely. we've received assurances from the iranians both our sailors are safe, they're being -- afforded sort of the proper courtesy that you'd expect. we've also most importantly received assurances they will be allowed to continue their journey promptly. so this is -- the substance of the communications that we have with the iranians today and it's a situation we're going to continue to watch closely. >> josh, there's only so much you can say about this developing story. did the iranians accuse the american sailors of being in their waters? did they give any sort of reason for taking ten american sailors into captivity? >> well, jake, the circumstances, we're learning more about the precise serbs of this inc

according to a u-s senior defense official - the boats were enroute to kuwait from bahrain. one of the boats may have had some type of mechanical issue causing them to run aground. that's when the 10 sailors were picked up by iran. this comes less than a week after we learned an iranian military vessel fired near a locally based aircraft carrier. you're looking at the video of the incident right now. it apparently happened the day after christmas in the strait of hormuz. the uss hary s truman was nearby. in that video you can see five small boats - which are iranian boats according to the navy. flashes on the screen are rockets. that's a situation we beautiful out today -- but --- showers and colder air are moving in where's everything at right now? chief meteorologist don slater is in the super doppler 10 weather center with our first forecast. tonight: stray showers before 10pm...maybe a flurry or two for the northern neck. otherwise, cold! lows fall into the upper 20s. wind: nw 10- 20mph wednesday: cold with sunshine. highs only in the mid-upper 30s. wind: wnw 10-15mph. t

kuwait recalling its ambassador from iran.on for saudi arabia's execution of a shiite cleric. joining us now is cnn national security commentator and foreman chairman of the house intelligence committee, mike rodgers. great to see you. >> alisyn. >> in your assessment, how bad is this escalation of tension in saudi arabia and iran? >> it's bad and has the potential to get a lot worse. what you're seeing, kuwait, sudan, others, these are primary sunni countries. you're starting to see the fuel being poured on this sunni shia problem that's developing across the middle east. that's why this is so dangerous and why i think the united states needs to play a critical role in trying to calm things down and at least get back to some regular order between the iranian and saudi arabian relationships. >> let's talk about that. what can the u.s. role be? >> it has to do a couple things. let's back up real quickly. a lot of the talk was they purposely killed this cleric, saudi arabia, to inflame iran. i disagree with that. they killed thi

the two ships were traveling from kuwait to bahrain... when u-s officials lost contact with them. here's what the white house has to say-- (josh earnest, white house press secretary) "we've iranians both that our sailors received assurances they will be allowed to continue their journey promptly. it's unclear whether the ship intentionally entered iranian waters. a senior defense official says no distress call was made by the ships. we'll keep tracking the latest on this story, and let you know as soon as the sailors are released. speaking of the fight against isis... the hunt continues for the new "jihadi john." security agencies think he might be from london... a man who calls himself "abu rumaysah." his sister is now speaking out... saying he's not the brother she grew up with. (konika dhar, sister of abu rumaysah) "i'll be honest with you, one thing that i've colorful creative personality and i don't know where it's gone and where we've gone wrong she says he's a compassionate and family person. authorities are still working to confirm his identity. the mother of the so-called

sustainment brigade will be deployed to kuwait to provide forces and allies in the middle east. fox five's les krifaton is live in our newroom off. also a lot of anxiety for some families. of the 250 guard for the middle east 70 percent are on a first time deployment, one that won't have nevada until january 2017. on behalf of a grateful state and nation we are proud of you and thankful for your service for nevada governor brian sandoval attending and speaking at the mobilization ceremony for members of our nevada national guard was an honor it just makes me burst with pride. the men and women of the 17th sustainment bridgade and nevada national guard going off for a year to defend our freedooms and country. the governor joined thousands of families and friends at the mandalay bay events center to say goodbye to the 250 men and women from our national guard who are deploying for a year to kuwait. they will also support operations in jordan, qatar, united arab emirates and iraq. this is his second deployment and it's his birthday too and every year he's been in boots while this i

i have cover the united nations since saddam invaded kuwait in 1990. that was my first experience and it was, clearly, the end of the cold war and the first major mission of the un security council with china on board to deal with this last traditional kind of war, saddam invading kuwait. as we know, we had sanctions and, for a dozen years, there were weapons inspectors going back and forth to get rid of saddam's weapons of mass destruction. i have seen the good, the bad, the neutral. i find it fascinating that, here we are in 2016, and high on the agenda is iraq. saddam hussein is long gone. we now have major problems with iraq, isis, the civil war in syria, and other major problems. that is a little bit of what i want to say about myself. while we are here to discuss the united nations, around the world, the united nations has launched an initiative called, "turn the world u.n. blue." the state building is washed in blue lights, the great wall of china, the egyptian pyramid. there is a festive party atmosphere to celebrate this. to move on, i am very

navy were in maul patrol boats, headed from kuwait to bahrain, when the u.s. lost contact with the boats. he said it appears the vessels went into iranian territorial waters. ten u.s. sailors are being held on farsi island, a tiny island in the middle of the persian gulf controlled by iran's revolutionary guards. the navy tells us the patrol boats in question are capable in speeds of the 40-knot range there are conflicting reports about whether one or both of the boats may have suffered engine failure. if not, it is difficult to see how they could have been caught. unless they were forced to stop. both the u.s. navy and secretary of state john kerry were informed today by the iranian foreign minister that the sailors' safety and well-being was assured and that they would be allowed to continue their journey promptly. it's early morning there in iran and the persian gulf so it's unlikely that they'll be released in the next few hours. no further details about the timing of their release if indeed it happens. the timing of the incident is highly suspect. hours b