UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE IRANIRAQ WAR.

SEC. 1234. UNITED STATES POLICY TOWARD THE IRANIRAQ WAR. (a) Findings.— The Congress finds that— (1) the continuation of the Iran-Iraq war threatens the security and stability of all states in the Persian Gulf; (2) stability in the Persian Gulf and the flow of oil is critical to world trade and the economic health of the West; (3) the conflict between Iran and Iraq threatens United States strategic and political interests in the region; (4) the conflict threatens international commercial shipping interests and activities; and (5) the Iran-Iraq war has continued seven years with more than 1,500,000 casualties. (b) Policy.— The Congress declares it to be the policy of the United States consistent with United Nations Security Council Resolution 598— (1) to support the withdrawal of both Iran and Iraq to internationally recognized boundaries; (2) to support an immediate cease-fire; (3) to endorse the peaceful resolution of this conflict under the auspices of the United Nations; 101 STAT. 1419 (4) to encourage all governments to refrain from providing military supplies to any party which refuses to abide by United Nations Security Council Resolution 598; (5) to recognize that stability and security in the Persian Gulf will only be achieved if Iran and Iraq are at peace and agree not to interfere in the affairs of other nations through military action or the support of terrorism; and (6) to urge strict observance of international humanitarian law by both sides and to support financially the International Committee of the Red Cross’ special appeal for prisoners of war.