Iranian FM Velayati discusses bilateral cooperation with Turkey's Pres. Suleyman Demirel, denounces Turkey's plans to create "security zone" in n. Iraq. (IRNA 9/15 in WNC 9/17; VIRI 9/16 in WNC 9/18)
Kuwait says that, despite U.S. announcements 9/13, it has not given permission for the U.S. to deploy troops in its territory. U.S. Defense Secy. William Perry arrives in the emirate to secure the government's permission. (NYT, WP, WT 9/16; MM 9/17)
Last round of Lebanese elections is held in the Biqa` district. Syrian-backed candidates win 21 of the 23 seats. In the last 2 rounds of elections, Hizballah has won 7 seats, a decline of 1 from the last elections but an improvement over the 1st 3 rounds of voting. (CSM 9/16; RL 9/15, 9/17 in WNC 9/18; MM 9/17; CSM 9/18)