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U.S. Vows to 'Destroy' Sadh’s Militia

HeadlineApr 07, 2004

The US military today vowed to “destroy” Sadr’s militia known as the Mehdi Army. But Sadr vowed to die fighting. He said, “America has shown its evil intentions, and the proud Iraqi people cannot accept it. They must defend their rights by any means they see fit.”

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