Posted on 07/20/2004 11:14:11 PM PDT by propertius
Edited on 07/21/2004 11:16:05 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Update from Wash Times: A U.S. military spokesman in Tikrit told United Press International that the report was untrue. "Nothing's been found. The report is not factual," said Master Sgt. Robert Cowens, a spokesman for the 1st Infantry Division... A spokesman with Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's office told UPI that the report concerning the alleged missiles and warheads emerged "while gathering information for Saddam Hussein's tribunal" during the interrogation of a captured former official of Saddam's regime.
Al Sabah, the Iraqi newspaper funded by the Coalition Provisional Authority, reports on its front page this morning that a former senior Ba'ath party activist has led coalition troops to three nuclear warheads hidden in a bunker.
Will post translation when we have it.
To: All
Here is story in full:
Headline: Khidhur (or Khidhir) al-Douri, back from the dead, reveals three nuclear missiles
Sources in the Interior ministry and the National Security Advisor's Office refused to comment on news reports that three missiles with nuclear warheads had been seized during the arrest of Khidhur al-Douri, the former Ba'ath party member.
Iraqi political sources, who requested anonimity, inisisted that Iraqi security authorities arrested al-Douri and seized the missiles.
The same sources told al-Sabah that al-Douri, who held meany Ba'ath party positions during the former regime, was falsely pronounced dead on its demise. Forged death certificates had been circulated.
He was arrested in an area between Oja and al-Dour, in Salahidine province.
The same sources said three missiles were found with nuclear heads attached in a tunnel six metres underground.
A cement layer six metres thick had been built over the tunnel to hide it from scientific ray detection that could detect the radiation emitted by the nuclear heads.
The tunnel leading to the three missiles is connected to a small hole that opens out on the main road between Ouja and Dour.
The sources said al-Douri was arrested after sending an email, specifying the location and a meeting place in Tikrit.
Authorities analysed the message. Iraqi forces then moved into the area, laying a trap that snared al-Douri and his son.
Al-Douri then revealed the location of the missiles. Various light weapons and money was also seized during the operation.
ENDS
171 posted on 07/21/2004 12:00:20 AM PDT by propertius
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"'Man and wife!' Say 'Man and wife!'"
Who the hell cares now? Its a fake story
A spokesman with Prime Minister Iyad Allawi's office told UPI that the report concerning the alleged missiles and warheads emerged "while gathering information for Saddam Hussein's tribunal" during the interrogation of a captured former official of Saddam's regime.
Someone just flipped..
Remember the reports of one of Saddams inner circle wanting to save his life......and it was speculated it was Tariq Aziz.
Well it looks someone told them where to look for this well constructed bunker.
ROFL!! I wondered how many folks would understand the reference - I think I have the whole movie memorized! :o)
I LOVE Princess Bride. An all-time classic. I make my daughter giggle (and I drive my wife nuts) still when, anytime someone says "I mean it," I immediately respond with: "Anybody want a peanut?" in a deep Andre the Giant voice.
Did you just wake up from a long nap or what? :-)
"DNC.. Oh please, they're old nukes from the 80's. Nothing to see here."
No Nukes is good Nukes.
The Drudge Report. Find the UPI link or from Newsmax try links. I do not have a direct link for it at this time. ...
Welcome home !
Oh no, if this info came to light during an interrogation the media will focus on whether he was treated properly instead of on the 3 warheads!
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice shame on me!
WE know that. But it would take a delivery truck to dump a nuke WH in Boston with multiple copies of pictures of the panty-heads that led us to it laying around to show this is an important object the guys there are peeing on.
It might screw up their opening flag-burning ceremony and Ted Kennedy's toasts and a few gay marriage ceremonies:):)
/sarcasm
Since they are only searching Catholic Nuns, Mormons, and Swedes in Boston...that could be. However, I don't believe that the curtain wearers will nuke their best Allies in the West...aside from the French.
RE:UPDATED: Iraqi paper reports discovery of nuclear warheads
I just got an email from my Iraqi source and this story he saw in Iraq as well ...I sent him back the story saying govt officials say it is not true and am waiting for a reply.
His reply was Thank God they were uncovered..
Confused on this story and why would the arab media put it out if not true...
Confused by a lot of things I guess
regards
fight_truth_decay
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