The following lists events that happened during 1990 in Iraq.
Incumbents President: Saddam Hussein Prime Minister: Saddam Hussein Vice President: Taha Muhie-eldin Marouf Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri
Events 2 August – The Iraqi army invades Kuwait, starting the Gulf war. 9 August – The UN security council issues Resolution 662, declaring the Iraqi annexation of Kuwait "null and void" 25 August – United Nations Security Council Resolution 665 issued authorizing a blockade on Iraq and leading to International sanctions against Iraq, which were largely enforced until the 2003 invasion of Iraq. 6 December – Iraq announces the release of thousands of foreign nationals being held in the Gulf since the fall of Kuwait. 10 December – British hostages who were held in Iraq arrive at Heathrow airport.
Births
1 January – Safaa Rashed, Iraqi weightlifter. 4 February –Sarah Idan, Iraqi model, and beauty pageant titleholder. 11 March – Akar Ali Salih Salih, Iraqi chess player. 17 July – Amjad Radhi, Iraqi footballer. 15 August – Salwan Georges, Iraqi photojournalist. 19 August – Zainab Al-Eqabi, Iraqi para-athlete, activist and TV personality.
Deaths
29 August – Shahab ud-Din Mar'ashi Najafi, Iraqi Shia cleric. (b.1897)
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