U S Officials Split on Foreign Role in Iraq Attacks
In Baghdad and Washington, top U S military and civilian leaders clash over foreign fighters in the Shiite shrine bombings. Bremer says terrorism appears to come from outside Iraq, while generals caution against firm links to Abu Musab al Zarqawi. Five suspected foreign fighters were captured near Karbala ahead of Ashoura while fifteen other suspects, including five Farsi speakers, were being questioned.
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Iraq seeks new oil export routes to safer ports
Iraq’s Oil Ministry moves to boost crude exports via safer Persian Gulf routes including potential pipelines to Iran and Kuwait after northern exports were disrupted by sabotage threats. Reopened berths at Khor al-Amaya allow limited loading while debate continues on northern pipeline restoration and Amaya completion.
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Iraqi Governing Council Likely to Expand for New Iraqi Govt
Officials say the postwar Iraqi government to take power this summer will be an enlarged version of the current U.S. appointed Governing Council. Proposals include adding Sunni and tribal voices and possibly reaching 100 members to form a legislature and select a head of state and prime minister. The Constitutional Monarchy Movement, led by Sharif Ali, may push for a monarch figurehead.
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