The United States Army announced that two more of the most wanted individuals in Iraq have been arrested. The Central Command of the U.S. Army identified these two officials of the overthrown regime of Saddam Hussein as one of the vice presidents and the director of the Iraqi Military Industries Organization. It is believed that this organization was responsible for leading and directing Iraq's efforts to produce weapons of mass destruction. Meanwhile, following a series of clashes that occurred in the city of Fallujah near Baghdad between the residents and U.S. forces, a Muslim preacher today called for calm during the Friday prayer sermon. Since Monday, at least fifteen Iraqis have been killed and seven American soldiers have been injured in the clashes in Fallujah. A Voice of America reporter in Fallujah reports that the city was calm today.
Arrest of Two More Officials from the Overthrown Regime of Saddam Hussein - 2003-05-02
Two high-ranking officials from Saddam Hussein's regime were arrested by U.S. forces in Iraq. This includes a vice president and the head of the Iraqi Military Industries Organization, which is suspected of overseeing weapons of mass destruction production. The situation in Fallujah remains tense following recent clashes, with casualties reported.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
U.S. Army arrests two high-ranking officials from Saddam Hussein's regime in Iraq.
- U.S. Army arrest one of the vice presidents, director of the Iraqi Military Industries Organization
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. continues to target high-ranking officials from the Saddam regime as part of its military operations.
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