July 2004
U.S. and Iraq Welcome Saudi Arabia's Proposal
The U.S. and Iraq have expressed support for Saudi Arabia's proposal to create a security force from Islamic nations to assist in Iraq. This initiative…
Iraq National Conference on Selecting a Temporary National Council Postponed
The Iraqi national conference intended to elect a temporary national council has been postponed for two weeks due to UN pressure for greater inclusivity. Concurrently,…
Kidnappers in Iraq Threaten to Kill One of the Hostage Drivers on Friday - 2004-07-29
Kidnappers in Iraq threaten to kill one of seven truck drivers if their demands are not met, claiming the drivers support U.S. forces. Al Jazeera…
Militants Kidnap Somali Truck Driver in Iraq - 2004-07-29
Militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi have kidnapped a Somali truck driver in Iraq, threatening to kill him if his employer does not withdraw from…
An Internet Site Has Released a Photo of a Bulgarian Hostage - 2004-07-28
An internet site linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi released a photo of a Bulgarian hostage, claiming his death serves as a warning to allies of…
US Forces Strike House in Fallujah, North of Baghdad
US forces conducted an airstrike on a house in Fallujah, claiming to target militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, resulting in injuries to civilians. Additionally,…
Bombing of a Hideout of Militants Linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Iraq - 2004-07-23
U.S. forces bombed a hideout of militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Fallujah, injuring at least five people, including two children. Additionally, two American…
Iraq's Interim Prime Minister Rejects Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Threats - 2004-07-20
Iraq's interim Prime Minister Iyad Allawi dismissed threats from Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, labeling him a mentally ill outcast. Allawi asserted his readiness to sacrifice for…
Iyad Allawi, Interim Prime Minister of Iraq, Arrives in Jordan
Iyad Allawi, the interim Prime Minister of Iraq, visited Jordan to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss cooperation, including the resumption of oil exports. The talks…
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Places Bounty on Iraqi Prime Minister's Head - 2004-07-19
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has placed a $280,000 bounty on Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's head following Allawi's call to eliminate terrorist groups in Iraq. Concurrently,…
At least 12 killed in US airstrike in Fallujah - 2004-07-18
A US airstrike in Fallujah resulted in at least 12 deaths, targeting a house believed to be linked to al-Qaeda leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi. The…
Nationwide Attacks on Saturday in Iraq Left 9 Dead - 2004-07-18
On Saturday, a series of attacks in Iraq resulted in 9 fatalities, including 5 bodyguards of the Iraqi Minister of Information. The attacks, claimed by…
Terrorist Group Abu Musab al-Zarqawi Claims Responsibility for Assassination of Nineveh Commander - 2004-07-16
The terrorist group Abu Musab al-Zarqawi has claimed responsibility for the assassination of Nineveh's governor, Osama Youssef Kashmoula. In a related incident, an American soldier…
In a suicide bombing in central Baghdad, ten killed and forty injured - 2004-07-15
A suicide bombing in Baghdad resulted in ten deaths and forty injuries, marking a significant terrorist attack since the power transfer in Iraq. Prime Minister…
Bulgaria Will Not Withdraw Its Soldiers from Iraq - 2004-07-14
Bulgaria has decided to keep its troops in Iraq despite threats from the Zarqawi group following the beheading of a Bulgarian citizen. The Philippine government…
Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Group Claims Responsibility for Thursday's Attack in Iraq - 2004-07-11
A militia group linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi claimed responsibility for a deadly attack in Iraq that killed 5 American soldiers and an Iraqi National…
Iraqi Militants Deny Release of Filipino Hostage
Iraqi militants have refuted claims of a Filipino hostage's release and threatened execution if Philippine troops are not withdrawn by July 20. The Philippine government…
President Bush Expresses Support for Bulgarian Government Actions - 2004-07-11
President Bush expressed support for Bulgaria's actions regarding two Bulgarian hostages in Iraq. The hostages were kidnapped by militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, who…
A Filipino Official: The Release of a Truck Driver Abducted by Rebels is Imminent - 2004-07-10
A Filipino truck driver kidnapped by rebels is expected to be released soon, as the Philippine government faces demands to withdraw troops from Iraq. The…
Bulgaria and the Philippines Will Not Change Their Policies Regarding Iraq - 2004-07-10
Bulgaria and the Philippines refuse to alter their Iraq policies despite threats from kidnappers to execute hostages. Militants have issued demands for the release of…
Bulgaria and the Philippines Will Not Change Their Policy in Iraq
Bulgaria and the Philippines refuse to alter their Iraq policies despite threats from militants who have kidnapped their citizens. The militants demand the release of…
Threat by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Militants to Execute Two Bulgarian Hostages in Iraq - 2004-07-09
Militants linked to Abu Musab al-Zarqawi threatened to execute two Bulgarian hostages unless the U.S. military releases all Iraqi prisoners. This group has a history…
Among the Prisoners in Iraq, Several Foreign Fighters Are Also Detained - 2004-07-08
Iraqi and U.S. officials report that out of 5,700 detainees in Iraq, only 90 are foreign fighters from various countries, including Iran. The U.S.-led coalition…
An Armed Iraqi Group Calls Abu Musab al-Zarqawi a Criminal Disgracing Islam - 2004-07-06
An Iraqi armed group has threatened Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, accusing him of tarnishing Islam and killing innocents. They have announced plans to capture or kill…
At least 10 killed in US airstrike on suspected militants' hideout
A US airstrike in Fallujah targeting suspected Al-Qaeda militants resulted in at least 10 deaths and several injuries. Iraqi Prime Minister Iyad Allawi confirmed that…
Five Killed in House Explosion in Fallujah
An explosion in Fallujah, Iraq, killed at least five people, reportedly due to a U.S. military strike targeting a house. The incident has not been…
Airstrike Targets Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's Hideout in Iraq - 2004-07-01
An airstrike targeted a hideout of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in Fallujah, resulting in casualties among Iraqi civilians. This is part of ongoing U.S. military efforts…