Iraqi Pilot Reveals Saddam's 2003 Escape
Captain Namer Al-Janabi, an Iraqi pilot, spoke about the details of his flights during the air embargo on Iraq and shared stories from the early days of the 2003 invasion. He explained his experience in executing one of the first flights that broke the embargo, traveling from Baghdad to Basra with the participation of journalists and other figures. He also revealed the role of pilots in transporting Kuwaiti aircraft after Iraq’s invasion in 1990, describing the escalation and dangers they faced, with some receiving the Medal of Courage. Al-Janabi also discussed his observations during the initial days of the war, such as the presence of Saddam Hussein’s family at the airport, and his predictions about the Iraqi president’s transfer—though this did not occur—asserting that security conditions prevented that plan from being carried out. Additionally, he mentioned his interrogation by American forces in 2006 regarding humanitarian flights to Syria, clarifying that the investigation did not find any threats or chemical weapons usage, and that his documents were confiscated without being returned later. The narrative transitions from details of aerial operations to the political and security situation during that period, with a focus on his perspective of events from inside Saddam Hussein Airport.
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