Saddam Hussein 'captured in Iraq'
Prime Minister Tony Blair this morning confirmed that a man captured in a military operation last night is deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. The announcement at 11.15am confirmed rumours that Saddam was captured in a basement in his hometown of Tikrit last night as part of a US...
Prime Minister Tony Blair this morning confirmed that a man captured in a military operation last night is deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.
The announcement at 11.15am confirmed rumours that Saddam was captured in a basement in his hometown of Tikrit last night as part of a US military operation. Reports from Basra and Baghdad say that shots of celebratory gunfire were heard this morning as the news spread through the cities.
Mr Blair also confirmed that Saddam would be put on trial by in an Iraqi court. So far the White House and Pentagon have not made any official comment on the reports, but a press statement is expected to be issued at 12pm today which will give further details and confirmation.
The announcement at 11.15am confirmed rumours that Saddam was captured in a basement in his hometown of Tikrit last night as part of a US military operation. Reports from Basra and Baghdad say that shots of celebratory gunfire were heard this morning as the news spread through the cities.
Mr Blair also confirmed that Saddam would be put on trial by in an Iraqi court. So far the White House and Pentagon have not made any official comment on the reports, but a press statement is expected to be issued at 12pm today which will give further details and confirmation.
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