US claims three more regime scalps
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.The US claimed another three scalps yesterday from its Saddam regime pack of cards.
The head of Iraq's air defences under Saddam, Muzahim Sa'b Hassan al-Tikriti, number 10 on the Americans most wanted list of 55, had been captured, said the Pentagon. Al-Tikriti reportedly helped the training of the paramilitary Fedayeen forces.
The head of Iraqi military intelligence, Gen Zuhayr Talib Abd al-Sattar al-Naqib, surrendered in Baghdad.
Naqib was director of the Directorate of Military Intelligence, which monitored the loyalty of Iraq's regular army and collected intelligence on forces opposing Iraq. He was number 21 on the US list of the 55 most wanted Iraqis who have been depicted on a pack of cards given to troops.
Also captured yesterday was Muhammad Mahdi al-Salih, the former Iraqi trade minister and number 48 on the most wanted list, Pentagon officials said.
The capture of the three men brings to at least 11 the number of officials on the pack of cards who are now being held by the Americans.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments