Key developments in the war in Iraq

:: Coalition forces struck Baghdad with Tomahawk missiles and bombs, hitting Iraqi state-run TV headquarters and other key communication hubs. The signal from Iraqi Satellite TV went off the air around 1.30am Irish time today. The country’s domestic TV service was not broadcasting at the time, but it resumed broadcasting later today, as did state radio.

:: British forces surrounding Basra fought with more than 1,000 Iraqi militia, trying to secure the key southern city and open the way for delivery of humanitarian aid. British officials said there appeared to be civilian resistance under way against Saddam Hussein’s regime.