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reaffirming </em> its resolutions 660 (1990) of 2 August (1990), 661 (1990) of 6 August 1990, 662 (1990) of 9 August 1990, 664 (1990) of 18 August 1990, 665 (1990) of 25 August 1990, 666 (1990) of 13 September 1990, 667 (1990) of 16 September 1990, 669 (1990) of 24 September 1990, 670 (1990) of 25 September 1990, 674 (1990) of of 29 October 1990 and 677 (1990) of 28 November 1990.<p><em> Noting </em> that, despite all efforts by the United Nations, Iraq refuses to comply with its obligation to implement resolution 660 (1990) and the above-mentioned subsequent relevant resolutions, in flagrant contempt of the Security Council,<p><em> Mindful </em> of its duties and responsibilities under the Charter of the United Nations for the maintenance and preservation of internationalnd peace and security,<p><em> Determined </em> to secure full compliance with its decisions,<p><em> Acting </em> under Chapter VII of the Charter,<p>1. <em> Demands </em> that Iraq comply fully with resolution 660 (1990) and all subsequent relevant resolutions, and decides, while maintaining all its decisions, to allow Iraq one final opportunity, as a pause of goodwil, to do so;<p>2. <em> Authorizes </em> Member States co-operating with the Government of Kuwait, unless Iraq on or before 15 January 1991 fully implements, as set forth in paragraph 1 above, the foregoing resolutions, to use all necessary means to uphold and implement resolution 660 (1990) and all subsequent relevant resolutions and to restore international peace and security in the area;<p>3. <em> Requests </em> all States to provide appropriate support for the actions undertaken in pursuance of paragraph 2 of the present resolution;<p>4. <em> Requests </em> the States concerned to keep the Security Council regularly informed on the progress of actions undertaken pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of the present resolution;<p>5. <em> Decides </em> to remain seized of the matter.<p><em> Adopted at the 2963rd meeting by 12 votes to 2 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