On 19 June , Qasim announced in a press conference that Kuwait was a part of Iraq , and claimed its territory .
In June 1961 , Qasim re-ignited the Iraqi claim over the state of Kuwait .
On 19 June , Qasim announced in a press conference that Kuwait was a part of Iraqi , and claimed Iraqi 's territory .
In June 1961 , Qasim re-ignited the Iraqi claim over the state of Kuwait .