Hussein, Saddam
CIA Director George J. Tenet acknowledged intelligence shortcomings in the run-up to the Iraq war, but defended the agency's record and said that teams searching for Saddam Hussein's banned weapons of mass destruction need more time. Tenet stated that foreign intelligence from two human sources close
Hussein, Saddam
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director George Tenet delivered a speech at Georgetown University in Washington, defending the quality of intelligence on Iraqi weapons programs before the war with Iraq. Tenet emphasized that the CIA had built its assessments on a "solid basis," but conceded that the
Bush, George W.
As the nation grapples with the legacy of the Iraq war, former CIA chief weapons inspector David A. Kay has called for an independent investigation into the intelligence gathering that preceded the conflict. Kay argues that the intelligence community failed to provide accurate information about Saddam Hussein's weapons
Bush, George W.
As President George W. Bush continues to defend the US invasion of Iraq, controversy surrounding the flawed intelligence used to justify the war has reached a boiling point. Despite accusations that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and its chief weapons inspector, David A. Kay, employed inept intelligence gathering techniques, Bush
Hussein, Saddam
US military officials have expressed skepticism over the impact of Saddam Hussein's capture on the insurgency in Iraq, despite a recent spike in attacks on coalition soldiers. According to Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt, the number and type of attacks on US and allied troops have remained relatively the
Hussein, Saddam
As the war in Iraq intensified in 2003, the United Nations weapons inspections in the country became a focal point, with the phrase "WMD" (weapons of mass destruction) becoming a common term. The world held its breath as President George W. Bush declared that he was "sick
Hussein, Saddam
At an address to 4,000 soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, US President Bush accused Saddam Hussein of showing "contempt" for the UN and warned that unless the Iraqi leader dramatically changes his ways, he is heading towards war. Bush stated that Saddam's recent declaration to
Hussein, Saddam
President George W. Bush launched a renewed assault on Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, accusing him of acting with "contempt" and defiance to international will. Bush stated that Saddam Hussein failed to account for chemical and biological weapons caches left over from the 1991 Gulf War in Iraq'
Hussein, Saddam
US and Iraqi military forces have clashed in the no-fly zone over northern Iraq, marking the first incident of its kind since the end of the four-day US-British air assault less than two weeks ago. The US has described the confrontation as a demonstration of its resolve to enforce the
Hussein, Saddam
Iraqi President Saddam Hussein has declared victory after four nights of U.S. and British air strikes, which aimed to cripple the country's military capabilities. However, the true extent of the damage remains unclear, with estimates suggesting lower civilian casualties than initially claimed by the Iraqi government. Diplomats
Hussein, Saddam
A recent air campaign by the U.S. and British forces against Iraq has not resulted in a decisive blow against Saddam Hussein, according to senior Clinton administration officials and independent experts. Despite claims of success from the administration, the attacks are expected to lead to a more expensive and
Hussein, Saddam
The United States and Britain launched a massive military attack on Iraq last night, firing hundreds of Cruise missiles at targets including Saddam Hussein's palaces and suspected weapons factories. The operation, codenamed Desert Fox, is believed to be the largest air strike since the Gulf War and is
