1990 Kuwaiti Oil Production Ahmadi Pipelines Converge Original Press Photo

Description: An original press photograph from the archives of the venerable 150 year-old Star Tribune newspaper in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Type & Size: A 11x7.5" original photograph.Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.Kuwait oil production pipelines at Ahmadi are seen converging on loading jetties for tankers, with the background filled with a busy industrial port. The image, dated August 2, 1990, captures a critical moment just before the Gulf Crisis, as Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait the following day.On August 2, 1990, Iraq invaded Kuwait, marking the beginning of the Gulf War. This invasion led to severe international conflicts, and Kuwait's oil facilities became significant strategic points of interest. The photograph provides a glimpse into how critical Kuwait's oil infrastructure was at the time, contributing to the geopolitical tensions in the region.Text present on photo:(LON106-Aug.2)--KUWAITI OIL PRODUCTION--Pipelines converge on to loading jetties for tankers at Ahmadi, Kuwait. Iraqi troops invaded Kuwait Thursday shortly before dawn seizing government buildings, including the information ministry which houses state-run radio and television stations. (AP LaserColor)(mk51022fls)1990 EDS:1971FILE PHOTO COLOR KEY:pipes are silver, water blueCCITT LEFAXCYAN- - - The press photo archives contained a mix of silver gelatin and wire photographs from sources such as Associated Press Wirephoto. Generally B&W images with no typed text on them in this archive are silver gelatin images, and photos with typed text are wire photos. All images are vintage and original to their era.

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