Saddam Hussein , facing opposition troops at the Saudi border, Thursday sought peace with neighboring Iraq . Meanwhile, the Iraq attempts mediation efforts with other Arab states. The predominantly Moslem nation of Bangladesh said today its troops would join multinational forces in Saudi Arabia. Jordan 's King Hussein , carrying a message from Saddam , will meet with President Bush on Thursday . And the Iraq 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 Jordan ; however, approximately 3000 U.S. citizens may not. There have been reports of wholesale Arab looting in Kuwait . And last, oil prices have risen steeply.
Saddam Hussein , facing opposition troops at the Saudi border, Thursday sought peace with neighboring Iraq . Meanwhile, the Iraq 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 Iraq 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 Jordan ; however, approximately 3000 U.S. citizens may not. There have been reports of wholesale Arab looting in Kuwait . And last, oil prices have risen steeply.