Iraq Weapons Inspections Fast Facts
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Updated 9:07 PM ET, Sun March 31, 2019
(CNN)Here's a look at weapons inspections in
Iraq from 1991 to 2007.
Facts:
At the end of the
1990-1991 Persian Gulf War, the
United Nations passed
Security Council Resolution 687 setting the terms for the ceasefire between Iraq and the US-led coalition. Section C of the resolution called for the elimination of Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and some ballistic missiles and established the
United Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM).
Timeline:
April 3, 1991 - The United Nations passes Security Council Resolution 687.
April 6, 1991 - Iraq accepts SCR 687.
April 18, 1991 - Under the terms of SCR 687, Iraq gives a detailed account of its weapons inventory and denies it has a biological weapons program.
June 9, 1991 - UNSCOM begins its first inspection looking for chemical weapons.
June 17, 1991 -
The UN Security Council passes
SCR 699, which reaffirms the authority of UNSCOM and the
IAEA to conduct inspections in Iraq.
June 23-28, 1991 -
Iraqis fire warning shots at inspectors to prevent them from intercepting vehicles suspected of carrying nuclear equipment.
June 30, 1991 - UNSCOM begins its first missile inspection.
August 2, 1991 - Iraq admits to biological weapons research for "defensive purposes" only.
August 15, 1991 - The UN Security Council passes
SCR 707, demanding that Iraq reveal all prohibited weapons and weapons programs.
September 6, 1991 - Iraq blocks the use of helicopters by UNSCOM teams.
