There is a kernel of truth.
History reveals I'm no DEBKA fan but they have got this one right. Scattered stories (not US press) have been appearing for months about these operations.
Riddle me this, then: Wouldn't Saddam have some clue about this, and wouldn't he be screaming bloody 'ell over invasion of his territory, sovereignty, etc.? That's the part I don't get.
How wouldn't everybody know about it?