King of Clubs Captured
A joint operation of U.S. and Iraqi National Guard has reportedly succeeded in capturing Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, Saddam Hussein’s former second-in-command.
DNA analysis is being performed to confirm the man’s identity, but all signs point to yes. He was surrounded by 150 gunmen who clashed with the U.S. and Iraqi forces.
Izzat al-Douri was the most-wanted figure from the deck of cards. Time for Patio Pundit to update his deck ‘o evil playing cards.
King Of Clubs Captured In Tikrit … Or Not?
The blogosphere is buzzing on this rumor/news that Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri, Saddam’s Number 2, instrumental in the rise of the Baath party and right hand man throughout Saddams reign of terror, has been captured. The Command Post has a roundup…
Saddam’s 2nd in Command Captured?
VOA Iraq’s Defense Ministry has announced the arrest of the most wanted man in Iraq: Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri, a deputy to Saddam Hussein. Other officials say at least 70 people were killed in the operation. Defense ministry officials say Iraq’s…