Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf, the Iraqi Minister of Information during the second gulf war, has sided with Colonel Gaddafi in claiming that rebel troops are fleeing from Tripoli.
He then added that the rebels are nearing defeat and that any reports about their control of towns in the east of Libya are lies spread by the American fascists. 'Furthermore', he continued on Libyan state TV, 'Gaddafi is at the front line using his god-like strength and charisma, as well as his superpowers, to inspire his loyal followers to ultimate victory. Not only over the rebels but against the Americans.'