Iraq defense minister said Thursday he expected U.S.-led forces would encircle Baghdad within five to 10 days, but predicted that they would lose street-to-street fighting that could last for months.
"It should be long so they will pay the price. I hope they will pay so that will teach them a lesson and become a good example for others."
As the camera rocked from explosions hitting Baghdad during the live interview, Sahaf said: "These cruise missiles don't scare anyone. We fish them out like fish out of water."
In a separate interview with Arabic broadcaster al-Jazeera, he said: "The situation is excellent, they are going to try to approach Baghdad...and I believe their grave will be there."
"God willing, Baghdad will be impregnable. We will fight to the end and everywhere. History will record how well Iraqis performed in defense of their capital," Ahmed said.
Sahaf said of the extended U.S. supply lines: "They are a snake that is stretched over 500 km, we would like to stretch them even further and then start to chop them up."
So God is with them and we are the Devil. Guess nothing has changed - YET!!!
SWEET DREAMS
