Noose tightens around Saddam and top aides, say US forces

Baghdad

In the centre of the capital yesterday, witnesses said at least three US soldiers were injured in an attack on their convoy. Other witnesses claimed the US soldiers were killed. The military confirmed an incident had occurred but had no information on casualties.

"I saw at least two injured soldiers, then I saw the third one who was thrown out of the car. They (others soldiers) pulled him under the car," said Alim Naati, one of the witnesses.