During the late 1990s , the UN considered relaxing the sanctions imposed because of the hardships suffered by ordinary Iraqis .
The United Nations sanctions placed upon Iraq when it invaded Kuwait were not lifted , blocking Iraqi oil exports .
During the late 1990s , the United Nations considered relaxing the sanctions imposed because of the hardships suffered by ordinary Iraqis .
The United Nations sanctions placed upon Iraq when it invaded Kuwait were not lifted , blocking Iraqi oil exports .