April 2003
Pentagon: The Last Missing Soldier in the Iraq War Has Been Killed - 2003-04-29
The Pentagon confirmed that the last missing soldier from the Iraq War, Edward Anguiano, was killed in combat. His family was notified through official channels,…
U.S. Defense Secretary: No Progress in Tripartite Talks
U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld announced that recent tripartite talks involving the U.S., China, and North Korea yielded no progress regarding North Korea's nuclear program.…
Deployment of a Group of Exiled Iraqis to Baghdad to Collaborate with General Jay Garner - 2003-04-26
The U.S. has begun deploying exiled Iraqis to Baghdad to assist in forming a temporary government under General Jay Garner's leadership. This initiative involves 150…
Donald Rumsfeld Leaves Washington for a Trip to the Persian Gulf - 2003-04-26
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has departed Washington for the Persian Gulf, likely to thank local leaders for their support in the Iraq war…
Tariq Aziz is in custody of American forces - 2003-04-25
Tariq Aziz, former Iraqi Foreign Minister and a prominent figure after Saddam Hussein, has been arrested by American forces. His capture was confirmed by Pentagon…
Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. Secretary of Defense, Denies New York Times Front Page Article - 2003-04-22
Donald Rumsfeld denied a New York Times article suggesting the U.S. plans to establish long-term military relations with Iraq. He emphasized that the issue of…
American Officials Investigating Recent Video and Audio Tapes
American officials are looking into video and audio tapes purportedly featuring Saddam Hussein, aired by Abu Dhabi television. The tapes were allegedly recorded on April…
Who is Responsible for the Looting of the National Museum of Baghdad?
The article discusses the looting of the National Museum of Baghdad following the U.S. invasion in 2003, questioning the accountability of both American forces and…
Body of One of Two U.S. Pilots Identified
The body of Captain Eric Das, one of the pilots of two U.S. F-15 jets shot down in Iraq, has been identified. Efforts are still…
Pentagon Sends Team of Weapons Experts to Iraq to Search for Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-04-18
The Pentagon is dispatching a team of around one thousand experts to Iraq to search for weapons of mass destruction and investigate links between the…
Samir Al-Aziz Al-Najim, Fourth Senior Member of Saddam Hussein's Regime, Arrested - 2003-04-18
Samir Al-Aziz Al-Najim, a senior member of Saddam Hussein's regime, was arrested by U.S. forces in Iraq. His capture is significant as he may disclose…
Saddam Hussein Was in the Streets of Baghdad on the Day It Fell to Coalition Forces - April 18, 2003
On April 9, 2003, images surfaced showing Saddam Hussein in Baghdad as the city fell to coalition forces. The authenticity of these images is uncertain,…
A Delegation Comprising Civilian Weapons Experts is Being Sent to Iraq - 2003-04-18
The U.S. is sending a delegation of civilian weapons experts to Iraq to assist in uncovering banned weapons. This effort highlights the need for cooperation…
$20 Billion Spent on War Costs in Iraq - 2003-04-17
The U.S. Department of Defense has reported that $20 billion has been spent on the Iraq war, with an additional $10 billion expected in the…
Muslim Employees of the U.S. Department of Defense Protest Against Anti-Islam Pastor
Muslim employees at the U.S. Department of Defense protested the invitation of Pastor Franklin Graham, who has made anti-Islam statements, to lead a prayer ceremony.…
Italian Minister of Justice Announces Intent to Request Extradition of Abu Abbas
Italy plans to extradite Abu Abbas, a Palestinian terrorist captured by U.S. forces, who was sentenced in absentia for the 1995 Achille Lauro hijacking. His…
U.S. Department of Defense: Major Combat Operations in Iraq Have Ended - 2003-04-15
The U.S. Department of Defense announced the end of major combat operations in Iraq, although General McChrystal warned of potential small-scale resistance. Secretary of State…
U.S. Congress Approves $80 Billion Budget for War Expenses - 2003-04-12
The U.S. Congress has approved an $80 billion budget primarily for war expenses in Iraq, including funds for counter-terrorism and support for affected airlines. This…
President Bush Expects Cooperation from Syria in Arresting and Delivering Iraqi Leaders - April 12, 2003
President Bush called on Syria to assist in capturing and handing over Iraqi leaders fleeing to Syria. This request follows Syria's assurance to the U.S.…
Donald Rumsfeld: Iraqi Soldiers Have the Opportunity to Surrender Mosul Peacefully
U.S. Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld announced that Iraqi soldiers can surrender Mosul peacefully, or face military action from American and Kurdish forces. This statement…
Reward for Information on Iraqi Government Officials, Sensitive Documents, and Weapons of Mass Destruction - 2003-04-10
The U.S. government is offering rewards for information on Iraqi officials and weapons of mass destruction as part of its efforts to dismantle the remnants…
Ahmad Chalabi: Iraq Will Not See Peace and Security Until the Ba'ath Party is Completely Destroyed - 2003-04-09
Ahmad Chalabi asserts that Iraq cannot achieve peace and security until the Ba'ath Party is fully dismantled. He criticizes U.S. military leaders for neglecting urgent…
Further Advance of American Forces Towards Baghdad - 2003-04-09
American forces are advancing towards Baghdad while assessing the impact of a recent airstrike aimed at Saddam Hussein and other leaders. The attack reportedly resulted…
The U.S. Plans to Prosecute Iraqis Accused of War Crimes Themselves
The U.S. plans to handle the prosecution of Iraqis accused of war crimes themselves instead of transferring them to international courts. This decision has drawn…
Jessica Lynch Meets with Her Parents at a Military Hospital in Germany - 2003-04-06
Jessica Lynch, an American soldier captured in Iraq, met her parents in a German military hospital after being rescued by U.S. special forces. She underwent…
Discovery of the Bodies of Eight American Soldiers During the Rescue Operation of an American Prisoner - 2003-04-05
During a rescue operation for American soldier Jessica Lynch in Iraq, the bodies of eight American soldiers from the same unit were found. They had…
Coalition Forces Are Advancing Towards Baghdad - 2003-04-03
Coalition forces, led by the U.S., are advancing towards Baghdad with American troops positioned 50 kilometers away. General McChrystal warns of fierce battles ahead and…
Colin Powell Arrives in Turkey Today - 2003-04-02
Colin Powell visited Turkey to mend relations strained by the Iraq war. Turkish leaders are open to reconsidering the deployment of U.S. forces if the…