Saddam Hussein , facing opposition troops at the Saudi border , today sought peace with neighboring Iran . Meanwhile , the Soviet Union attempts mediation efforts with other Arab states . Jordan 's King Hussein , carrying a message from Saddam , will meet with President Bush on Thursday . And the Iraqi military buildup continues at a feverish pace . Cheney may urge Bush to call up the armed forces reserves . Soviet women , children and invalids caught in Iraq are allowed to leave through Kuwait ; however , approximately 3000 U.S. citizens may not . U.S. allies and other U.N. members have objected that the Security Council embargo resolution did not specifically authorize such a naval operation. There have been reports of wholesale Iraqi looting in Kuwait . And last , oil prices have risen steeply .
Saddam Hussein , facing opposition troops at the Saudi border , today sought peace with neighboring Iran . Meanwhile , the Soviet Union attempts mediation efforts with other Arab states . Jordan 's King Hussein , carrying a message from Saddam , will meet with President Bush on Thursday . And the Iraqi military buildup continues at a feverish pace . Cheney may urge Bush to call up the armed forces reserves . Soviet women , children and invalids caught in Iraq are allowed to leave through Kuwait ; however , approximately 3000 U.S. citizens may not . There have been reports of wholesale Iraqi looting in Kuwait . And last , oil prices have risen steeply .