IRAQ-KUWAIT: SITUATION REPORT #581 - POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS: BOMBS EXPLODE IN L

Created: 2/18/1991

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Explode at London Train ftationa

Bombs exploded at tha Paddington and Victoria railway stations in London thia morning, according to newshere were no injuries froa the Paddlngton Station bombing, which' took place before the station opened. Overeople were - njured and ono waa killed ln the blast at Victoria, which occurred during rush hour. Police have cloeed ell railway stations in London and are aearching for additional exploaivee. There has been no claim of responsibility for either attack. KB

Comment 1 The Provisional Irish Republican Armyhich haa intensified its terrorist campaign on the British mainland over the past year, may be responsible for ths attacks. Tha group claimed credit for the sorter attack in Whitehallebruary, vhich endangered Prime Klnlster John Raj or snd ths British War Cabinet. If PISA was responsible, It Is unlikely that the attack vas Gulf-related; the group will remain wary of identifying itaslf with Iraq for fear of alienating Worth American patrons. PIRA ls likely to continue attacks in London to embarrass British authorities by proving that it can operate effectively despite stricter, Gulf-related security Manures. jgffigeY

Confusion Over India's Beraalimg feller

Press reports aay Prime Klnlster Chandra saekhar today denied that Indie had stopped refueling OS tsar, port aircraft enroute to tha Persian Culf, although earlier reports sugxiested the flights had been curtailed on Sunday. Forcer Prime ninister Gandhi and hiearty asked the government to withdraw permission for re fueling on Saturday and threatened to bring the >meant down if it did not oosply, according to press reports.

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'orelgn Hlniater Tariq Axis will confar with Iranianon hla way hoaa froa Hoacow, according to

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