According to an American newspaper, the United States has secretly designated several buildings in Baghdad to accommodate individuals who turn against Saddam Hussein, promising that these buildings will not be targeted by coalition forces. The Washington Post reports that U.S. military and intelligence officials have recently contacted some Iraqi military commanders and established safe havens for returnees. The report also states that some Iraqi commanders have promised not to fire chemical weapons at U.S. ground forces. Meanwhile, American officials have told a Washington Post reporter that they are monitoring one of the elite Republican Guard units stationed outside Baghdad because they believe that munitions containing chemical agents have been provided to them. U.S. officials say that contacting Iraqi commanders is part of their efforts to create divisions within the leadership and eliminate close associates of the central government circle.
Contact Between American Military and Intelligence Officials with Iraqi Military Commanders - 2003-03-22
U.S. military and intelligence officials have reached out to Iraqi commanders to offer safe havens for defectors from Saddam Hussein's regime. Some Iraqi leaders have agreed not to use chemical weapons against U.S. forces. This strategy aims to create divisions within Iraq's leadership and weaken the government's core.
👥 Key Players
⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
U.S. military contacts Iraqi commanders to create divisions against Saddam Hussein.
- United States designate buildings in Baghdad
- U.S. military and intelligence officials contact Iraqi military commanders
- Iraqi commanders promise U.S. ground forces
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The U.S. is actively seeking to undermine Saddam Hussein's regime by engaging with Iraqi military leaders.
📝 Key Evidence
🏷️ Entities Mentioned
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